Paralegal III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

fsafederal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal III to support the USAO in San Antonio, TX. You will assist AUSAs, review title commitments, prepare declarations of taking, and manage case files, exhibits, and transcripts for depositions and trials.

Ideal candidates hold a two-year degree (or paralegal certificate with related experience) and at least three years of legal-support work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent with Paralegal certificate.
• Minimum three years of legal support experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist AUSAs conducting witness interviews and prepare records for depositions.
• Review title commitments for accuracy and create deed history summaries.
• Prepare Declarations of Taking Reports, ADT Reports, Complaints, Notices, Motions to Close, and Motions to Suppress; summarize depositions and transcripts; maintain case files and exhibits.
• Document landowner complaints and responses in monthly reports.
• Support attorneys in courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references and screening documents for relevance and privilege.
• Identify and gather data from various record systems; develop statistics and charts to support litigation.
• Design systems for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and materials.
• Other related duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal support experience

Courtroom support

Education

Two-year degree or paralegal cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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!

A Paralegal III performs, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Assist AUSAs conducting witness interviews and preparing a record of the interviews for use at deposition. Contractor employees shall identify themselves as a contractor during phone and face-to-face interviews.
• Review title commitments for accuracy and create deed history summaries.
• Prepare Declarations of Taking Reports, Amended Declarations of Taking (ADT) Reports, Complaints, Notices Joint Motions to Close, and Motions to Suppress, summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and control exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial for assigned cases.
• Document landowner complaints and responses in a monthly report.
• Support and assist attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references and screening documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Identify types of record keeping systems and types of records maintained which would be relevant. Gather, sort, and interpret data from various record systems including computer information systems.
• Develop statistics and tabulations, such as standard deviations, regression analyses, and weighting, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Analyzes data, develops recommendations and justifications for the attorney(s) who will take the matter to court.
• Design and develop systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
• Other related duties as assigned and within scope

A Paralegal III must meet the following qualifications:

• Two (2)-Year degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business/Business Administration/Finance, English/Journalism, or other related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in providing legal support, such as independently drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, and proposed orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience and expertise in performing the duties described in the position description

Preferred:

• Legal experience in real estate, mineral interests, and oil and gas matters.

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

Agency Overview

The mission of the United States Attorneys is to serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. There are 93 United States Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer of the United States within his or her particular jurisdiction.

Benefit Overview

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. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information.