Paralegal Specialist

United States Attorneys' Offices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the Southern District of Ohio seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support the Criminal Division. You will assist in drafting and filing criminal documents, organize complex materials for trials, and manage discovery and case databases. The role involves coordinating court hearings and assisting attorneys with trial preparations.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, pre-employment adjudication, and the possibility of additional requirements if selected.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Pre-employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; background investigation favorable
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• If selected, candidate may be required to meet additional conditions

Responsibilities

• Review and organize complex factual material and other documents for investigations and trials
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and filing of criminal charging documents, pleas agreements, and other litigation documents
• Process and transmit discovery materials to opposing counsel and maintain discovery logs
• Research case law, statutes, regulations, and court rules relevant to ongoing cases
• Prepare subpoenas, motions, orders, and other legal documents for trial and continuity of evidence
• Develop and track case material in databases and systems used for case management
• Assist attorneys in reviewing evidence to determine sufficiency and accuracy
• Coordinate court hearings and grand jury schedules with court staff and attorneys
• Prepare jury instructions and trial exhibits; support court presentations and exhibits
• Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys
• As training progresses, duties may increase and become more complex

Job description

Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 27-OHS-13089440-MS.

Duties

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If Selected For This Position, You Will Join a Well-respected Team As a Paralegal Specialist In The Criminal Division Of The United States Attorney's Office For The Southern District Of Ohio. Typical Work Assignments Will Include

• Reviewing and organizing complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials.
• Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and/or filing of criminal charging documents, pleas agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Processing, preparing, and transmitting discovery materials to opposing counsel, including Bates stamping documents, preparing discovery letters, and maintaining logs to track discovery materials provided.
• Researching case law, statutes, regulations, court rules, policies, procedures, legal periodicals, and other legal authorities that are relevant to cases identified by attorney(s).
• Preparing a variety of substantive legal documents to include grand jury and trial subpoenas, motions and proposed orders regarding continuance and sealing, correspondence, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony.
• Developing, entering, and tracking various case material in computer databases and/or other systems utilized to log and track data.
• Assisting attorneys in reviewing and analyzing evidence and data to determine sufficiency and accuracy of information and evidence.
• Communicating with court staff, attorneys, and other paralegals to coordinate court hearings and grand jury schedules.
• Preparing, developing, compiling, or maintaining jury instructions in preparation for trial.
• Preparing exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials.
• Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for court presentation.
• Providing administrative support to assigned attorneys.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• If selected, you may be required