Litigation Paralegal Specialist, Civil Division

Justia; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, International Trade Field Office in New York, NY seeks a Paralegal Specialist at GS-9/11/12. The position supports attorneys in litigation across civil or criminal matters and requires strong organization of evidentiary materials and research utilities.

Qualifications include specialized experience at GS-7 level or advanced degrees (Master's or LL.B/J.D.) and potential for a 100% combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level.
• Education options include a Master’s degree or higher, or LL.B/J.D. in a related field.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used to meet 100% requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Verify citations and legal references.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Support attorneys in developing and managing evidence for all aspects of litigation, including investigations, pre-trial discovery, and witness interviews.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Document preparation

Evidence organization

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

LL.B or J.D. in related field

Job description

The Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, International Trade Field Office in New York, NY seeks a Paralegal Specialist at GS-9/11/12. The position supports attorneys in litigation across civil or criminal matters and requires strong organization of evidentiary materials and research utilities.

Qualifications include specialized experience at GS-7 level or advanced degrees (Master's or LL.B/J.D.) and potential for a 100% combination of education and experience.