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The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.
Job Responsibility:
Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program
File a variety of documents including nondisclosure orders
search warrants with sealing orders
and 6e notices, amendments, and compliance to the courthouse for grand jury read-ins
Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items
Compile subpoena packets
Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions
Docket calendar deadlines, status conferences, and arraignments for assigned AUSA's
Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks
Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information
Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study
One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required
trial experience very helpful
Automated litigation support experience valued
Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum
Must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems
Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
Nice to have:
Trial experience
Automated litigation support experience
What we offer:
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
Additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked (SCA provision)