Paralegal

• The contractor shall provide a variety of direct legal support assistance to the Criminal Division
• Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, and support staff to prepare cases for litigation
• Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies and via the legal process
• Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case
• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in nature
• Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications
• Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials, and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies
• Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery
• Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to defense counsel
• Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs
• Suggests and develops effective trial presentation of case materials
• Prepares computerized trial presentation programs and demonstrative exhibits
• Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings
• Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• Paralegal Certificate or three (3) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience
• Prior experience performing legal research using a variety of databases
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required
• Hands-on experience with a variety of computer applications to support research and correspondence preparation
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high-level of productivity without sacrificing accuracy

Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance