Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the ATF

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

Job summary

Allied Government Solutions, Inc. seeks a Paralegal / Legal Assistant III to support the ATF in Washington, DC. The role involves case review, legal research, discovery management, and pretrial preparations within a fast-paced federal environment.

Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate or relevant HS diploma with paralegal experience, knowledge of forfeiture law, and excellent communication and organizational skills. U.S. citizenship and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or HS diploma with 1–3 years paralegal experience.
• 1 year automated litigation support experience with legal tech.
• Knowledge of forfeiture law/policy helpful.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication; organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case materials and preparing digests with legal references.
• Receive, examine, and evaluate new and complex cases per standards.
• Assist in determining probable cause by reviewing reports and evidence needs.
• Use legal research tools and public records to prepare cases and identify witnesses.
• Prepare discovery, organize summaries, and manage witnesses for pretrial work.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and proposed orders; organize files and exhibits.
• Summarize documents and proceedings to support attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the ATF

#24-472

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Requisition

24-472

ATF

Position Schedule

Full-time

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.

Allied Government Solutions, Inc. is an SBA HUBZone-certified, woman-owned small business, focused on finding the most effective solutions to the multiple challenges facing government agencies and all companies engaged in government contracting. Our experts possess extensive knowledge and experience in business process management, operations consulting and meeting surge-related demands in a proficient and timely manner. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

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/Paralegal II review.
• 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. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. 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.

Requirements

Candidates currently living in a HUBZone strongly preferred.

• 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
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• 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

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) mission is to enforce the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson by working directly and in cooperation with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. ATF has the authority to seize and forfeit firearms, ammunition, explosives, alcohol, tobacco, currency, conveyances and certain real property involved in violation of law.

Benefits Overview

At Allied Government Solutions (AGS), 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.