Supervisory Paralegal Supporting the FBI

Centre Law & Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm supporting law enforcement initiatives as a Supervisory Paralegal. This role involves supervising paralegal efforts, coordinating with government officials, and ensuring high-quality legal support for the FBI's mission. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance at $0 employee cost

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years of paralegal experience with a Paralegal Certificate required.
• One year of automated litigation support experience.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises paralegals in major support efforts.
• Performs complex legal research.
• Monitors employee productivity and provides feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytic aptitude

Legal writing skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Supervisory Paralegal . In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Provides Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II, III, & IV review for the attorney.
• Directs and supervises paralegal(s) and other staff supporting major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support. Sets goals and priorities in accordance with task order requirements.
• Works closely with Government officials, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
• Responsible for coordinating access to appropriate Department of Justice libraries and other legal research facilities.
• Ensures the work meets contract and attorney requirements by monitoring work and reporting on progress. Additionally, troubleshoots and performs quality control spot checks.
• Formulates administrative and technical procedures (to include quality control spot checks) to troubleshoot workflow issues and to improve quality and timeliness.
• Creates and establishes processes for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
• Coordinates expert witnesses with trial staff.
• Coordinates with all support components to make sure the work is completed.
• Performs complex legal research.
• Keeps the customer and senior management updated on operational status and plans. Provides all required reports on or ahead of schedule.
• Manages personnel in accordance with contract and company requirements, to include :

Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.

• Manages Vacation and other leave requests.
• Reviews and approves timesheets, travel authorizations, and expense reports.
• Administers employee evaluations.
• Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns.
• Works with senior management and Human Capital Management (HCM) to appropriately address conduct and performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE : Applicants with an Active Top Secret Clearance preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies; or an undergraduate degree in another field with a Paralegal Certificate; or a Paralegal Certificate with at least two-years' paralegal experience; or High School Diploma / GED with at least four-years' of paralegal experience
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
• One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement or related field (includes legal and military experience)
• Trial experience preferred
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience (project management experience considered)
• Excellent working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures and tools, as well as sources of information
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; strong analytic aptitude
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications, to include databases
• Leads by example, maintains a professional disposition under extreme pressure
• Ability to multitask and consistently deliver the highest quality of work and customer service

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation

Agency Overview

The mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. FBI investigates a broad range of criminal violations, integrating the use of asset forfeiture into its overall strategy to eliminate targeted criminal enterprises. The FBI has successfully used asset forfeiture in White Collar Crime, Organized Crime, Drug, Violent Crime and Terrorism investigations.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for : Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

• NOTE : The 20% pay differential is dependent upon the customer's order for services and requires an Active Top-Secret security clearance.

Target salary range : $83,720 - $96,280 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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