Paralegal Specialist, Public Prosecution

United States Attorneys' Offices; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Las Vegas seeks a skilled paralegal to provide substantive legal support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in public corruption investigations and prosecutions. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings, and organizing complex case materials for trial preparation.

You will prepare subpoenas, manage case data, and assist with exhibits and jury instructions, contributing to efficient litigation support as training progresses.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: one full year at GS-9 level or equivalent in paralegal or legal work.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of graduate study; or LL.M. in a related field.
• Combining Education and Experience: graduate education in excess of 2 years may be used with experience to meet requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs substantive legal research using a variety of research tools.
• Prepares draft legal and administrative pleadings and various other correspondence and legal documents.
• Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data.
• Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents.
• Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents including extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and documentation for obtaining evidence or testimony.
• Develop and enter case material into a computer database.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.
• Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions for trial.
• Prepare exhibits for trial which may include a wide range of visual materials.
• Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case analysis

Interviewing witnesses

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of graduate education

LL.M. degree in law

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Las Vegas seeks a skilled paralegal to provide substantive legal support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in public corruption investigations and prosecutions. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings, and organizing complex case materials for trial preparation.

You will prepare subpoenas, manage case data, and assist with exhibits and jury instructions, contributing to efficient litigation support as training progresses.