Paralegal & Case Analysis Specialist

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, seeks a paralegal specializing at the GS-9 level to support litigation and casework in North Dakota. The role involves analytical work, research, and documentation integral to federal proceedings.

Responsibilities include evaluating decisions, preparing briefs, interviewing witnesses, and organizing evidence to support recommendations. ICTAP/CTAP priority may apply for eligible displaced employees.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9.
• Experience performing analytical paralegal or legal work.
• Experience independently analyzing legal decisions and case files.
• Experience interviewing witnesses and preparing evidence.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence.
• Independently conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions.
• Independently composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents.
• Interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review.
• Preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

Skills

Analytical paralegal work

Litigation knowledge

Legal research

Evidence preparation

Interviewing witnesses

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of graduate education

LL.M. education

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, seeks a paralegal specializing at the GS-9 level to support litigation and casework in North Dakota. The role involves analytical work, research, and documentation integral to federal proceedings.

Responsibilities include evaluating decisions, preparing briefs, interviewing witnesses, and organizing evidence to support recommendations. ICTAP/CTAP priority may apply for eligible displaced employees.