Paralegal / Legal Aid

One Federal Solution; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Aid to support a Federal Government client in San Francisco. The role focuses on legal research, case preparation, document review, and providing administrative support to attorneys and law clerks.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree with Paralegal Certificate and 2–5 years of experience, strong research skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and a valid Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard citation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys and law clerks with legal research and case preparation.
• Review case materials and prepare digests of decisions and opinions with precedents.
• Research and summarize information from legal publications to support documents.
• Prepare legal research summaries and analyses of established principles.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary reports for review.
• Coordinate pre-trial activities and gather additional investigation requests as needed.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits and supporting documentation.
• Verify citations in prepared legal documents.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Draft non-legal memoranda, reports, and case-related correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, assemble background materials, and document discussions.

Connaissances

Legal research

Document review

Communication

Organization

Legal writing

Formation

Associate's degree and Paralegal Certificate

Outils

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal / Legal Aid to support our Federal Government client. The selected candidate will provide legal research, case preparation, document review, and administrative support to attorneys and law clerks. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting legal proceedings and case-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and law clerks with legal research, case preparation, and summarizing legal requirements.
• Review case materials and prepare digests of selected legal decisions and opinions, incorporating relevant legal references and precedents.
• Research and summarize information from legal publications, law reviews, trade magazines, published studies, financial reports, and other relevant sources to support the preparation of legal documents.
• Prepare legal research summaries and analyses involving established legal principles and precedents.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports for attorney review.
• Participate in pre-trial witness conferences, identify deficiencies or inconsistencies in case materials, and coordinate requests for additional investigation as needed.
• Conduct limited pre-trial investigations when directed.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits, including statistical charts, photographic exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Verify legal citations and references in prepared legal documents.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Draft and edit non-legal memoranda, research reports, correspondence, and case-related documentation.
• Prepare routine correspondence on behalf of supervisors.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate conferences and meetings, and assemble necessary background materials.
• Attend meetings as needed and document proceedings and relevant discussions.
• Review outgoing correspondence and materials for accuracy, consistency, compliance with established procedures, and required approvals.
• Collect information from case files and staff to respond to routine inquiries and prepare periodic reports.
• Perform complex administrative and legal support tasks requiring independent judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and a valid Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of paralegal practices, legal procedures, and standard legal citation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools and resources.
• Experience conducting legal research, reviewing case documentation, and preparing legal summaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to perform complex tasks independently and exercise creativity and discretion when addressing challenges.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (Tier 2) background investigation.

About OFS

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative professional services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to delivering high-quality solutions and supporting the missions of our Federal Government clients.