Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA; Wheeling (WV, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to supporting law enforcement and homeland security. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, you will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys with case preparation, conducting legal research, and ensuring the integrity of legal documents. This position offers a meaningful career path where your contributions directly impact the fight against crime. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while developing their professional skills. If you are dedicated to excellence and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma with related experience required.
• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys by reviewing case materials and preparing summaries.
• Draft and edit legal documents, correspondence, and research reports.
• Organize exhibits and prepare for trial.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

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

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. May provide Legal Clerk review.


• Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.


• Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.


• Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.


• Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.


• Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.


• After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.


• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred


• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred


• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer


• Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation


• 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 and legal research tools


• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible


• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

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

Agency Overview

TheUnited StatesAttorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of theAttorneyGeneral. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.

Benefits 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, click here.