Paralegal III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal III to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in Colorado. The role involves reviewing and organizing large volumes of documents, performing factual and legal research, and providing automated litigation support to attorneys. The position requires U.S.

citizenship and a robust paralegal background. Onsite work is required; the anticipated close date for applications is 10/28/2026.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS Diploma with additional 1 year paralegal experience
• At least five years of paralegal experience required; trial experience helpful
• At least one year of automated paralegal support experience
• e-Discovery/automated litigation support experience
• Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
• Hands-on familiarity with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.
• Create and use spreadsheets and databases.
• Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court records and other public records.
• Read, analyze and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, files and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.
• Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary, and write memoranda.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations, and hearings. Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners. Prepare documents, exhibits, charts and visual materials. Provide technical support, e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytic ability

Legal research tools

Education

Paralegal certificate

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

e-Discovery

Telecommunications

Job description

Paralegal III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

#26-626

Requisition:

26-626

USAO

$36.29 per hour

Description:

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a potential vacancy for a Paralegal III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.
• Create and use spreadsheets and databases.
• Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court recordsand other public records.
• Read, analyze and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders.transcripts, files and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.
• Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensurecompliance with court orders.
• Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary,and write memoranda.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations,and hearings. Use various software applications and graphics hardware such asscanners. Prepare documents, exhibits, charts and visual materials. Providetechnical support, e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes andvideos and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a paralegal certificate or HS Diploma / GED additional 1 years' paralegal experience
• At least five years of paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful
• At least one year of automated paralegal support experience
• e-Discovery/automated litigation support experience
• Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado (USAO) isto prosecute and defend cases on behalf of the federal government. The USAO has a need for twoParalegal Positions to aid the Civil Division. The USAO is in need of individuals that will support the
work of the USAO by supporting various permanent employees in the office depending on theposition.

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. For more information, click here .

Anticipated application close date is: 10/28/2026

This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite

EEO and Important Policy Statements

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA Federal is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers.
FSA Federal is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.