Paralegal – Federal Case Discovery & Support

FSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Allied Government Solutions, Inc. seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the ATF mission. You will review case material, prepare digests, assist in pretrial discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and orders.

Candidates with a Paralegal Certificate (or a HS diploma with 3+ years paralegal experience) and strong research, writing, and Microsoft Office skills are encouraged to apply; U.S. Citizenship and a 7- or 10-year background investigation are required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references.
• Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards.
• Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence.
• Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.
• Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses.
• Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition.
• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
• Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
• Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys.
• Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
• Provides training to other personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team environment

Education

Paralegal Certificate

HS Diploma/GED with 3+ years paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

Allied Government Solutions, Inc. seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the ATF mission. You will review case material, prepare digests, assist in pretrial discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and orders.

Candidates with a Paralegal Certificate (or a HS diploma with 3+ years paralegal experience) and strong research, writing, and Microsoft Office skills are encouraged to apply; U.S. Citizenship and a 7- or 10-year background investigation are required.