Paralegal Specialist: Investigations & Discovery

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support attorneys with document handling, investigations, and court filings. You will prepare memoranda, briefs, subpoenas, and discovery materials while ensuring accuracy and adherence to rules.

Strong note-taking and legal research skills are essential for success. The role requires rigorous evaluation of evidence, coordination of depositions, and use of document management tools.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes taking notes during attorney proffers and witness interviews.
• Legal research to support memoranda, briefs, and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Update and supplement tracking system to keep files organized and easily retrievable.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other documents related to case information.
• Prepare interview notes, memoranda, and reports for attorneys reviewing allegations and outcomes.
• Prepare legal documents including declarations, subpoenas, discovery documents, and legal correspondence.
• Proofread, cite-check, file legal documents with courts following rules and conventions.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of the legal sufficiency of information in various documents.
• Review investigative reports to determine evidentiary sufficiency for enforcement.
• Assist attorneys in interviews with investigative sources and witnesses.
• Use document management tools to aid in document review and production.
• Arrange depositions and coordinate court reporting services and subpoenas.

Skills

Notes taking

Legal research

Education

Master’s degree

J.D. or LL.B.

Tools

Document management tools

Job description

Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support attorneys with document handling, investigations, and court filings. You will prepare memoranda, briefs, subpoenas, and discovery materials while ensuring accuracy and adherence to rules.

Strong note-taking and legal research skills are essential for success. The role requires rigorous evaluation of evidence, coordination of depositions, and use of document management tools.