Paralegal Specialist, Financial Crimes

United States Attorneys' Offices; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Specialist in the Financial Crimes Division. You will organize research, draft legal documents, and may assist during hearings or trials as needed, contributing to case preparation and analysis.

As your responsibilities grow with training, you will handle increasingly complex assignments while upholding legal standards. U.S. Citizenship or National status, and successful background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Specialized paralegal or legal work demonstrating knowledge of legal research.
• Ability to interpret legal decisions and prepare analyses and recommendations.
• Experience drafting briefs, pleadings, or other legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares research material and determines information pertinent to the case.
• Drafts legal documents identifying issues, precedents and developing supportable conclusions.
• May assist AUSA in court during hearings and trials.
• Participates in pre-trial witness conferences and notes deficiencies in case materials.
• Determines statutes, regulations, cases, procedures and policies to research and prepare initial summaries.

Education

Graduate degree in related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law)

Ph.D./LL.M. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of graduate education

Specialized paralegal or legal research experience

Independently analyze and evaluate legal decisions

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Specialist in the Financial Crimes Division. You will organize research, draft legal documents, and may assist during hearings or trials as needed, contributing to case preparation and analysis.

As your responsibilities grow with training, you will handle increasingly complex assignments while upholding legal standards. U.S. Citizenship or National status, and successful background checks are required.