Paralegal Specialist, Indian Country

United States Attorneys' Offices; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support the Indian Country Department. You will organize and prepare research materials, draft legal documents, and assist attorneys in hearings and trials.

Responsibilities expand with training; candidates must be a U.S. citizen and meet pre-employment checks. Education/experience requirements include specialized experience or a related graduate degree. This is a GS-09 level position.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level.
• Experience drafting briefs, pleadings or other legal documents.
• Ability to research legal references and case files.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares research material and determines information pertinent to the case.
• Drafts legal documents identifying issues, locating precedents, and developing legally supportable conclusions.
• May assist Assistant United States Attorneys (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 assemble; prepares initial summaries.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Court support

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support the Indian Country Department. You will organize and prepare research materials, draft legal documents, and assist attorneys in hearings and trials.

Responsibilities expand with training; candidates must be a U.S. citizen and meet pre-employment checks. Education/experience requirements include specialized experience or a related graduate degree. This is a GS-09 level position.