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The Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistant II Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.
Job Responsibility:
Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor
Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other documents
Prepares for trial by creating binders, tracking and organizing both hard copy and electronic documents, bringing all needed equipment and supplies, checking and updating the electronic case file, and assisting with drafting, developing, and managing presentation materials
Assists during trial, including by indexing, tracking and exhibiting documents and other materials, bringing all needed equipment and supplies to the courtroom, and performing other tasks as needed during trial
Performs detailed reviews and analysis of case materials, which includes but is not limited to foreign language documents, emails, correspondence, messages, financial records, corporate records, health care materials, and other materials obtained through investigation and maintained in the litigation files
Performs detailed indexing of case files
drafting procedures for accomplishing litigation support assignments
document acquisition related tasks
and conducting database and case file searches
Reviews audio and video files for relevance, including audio and video files in foreign languages, draft summaries of the audio and video files, and update databases and other tracking mechanisms with findings
Prepare witnesses, exhibits and other evidence binders
Receive, track, and produce discovery items
Utilizes Excel spreadsheets to track information and analyze case statistics
Utilize electronic and evidence management and discovery production processes and tools, such as Relativity, Casemap and Sanction, to support investigations
Index, track, and control document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)
Maintain, track, and organize case files and related materials
File court documents through Electronic Court Filing (ECF) and at the courthouse
Access PACER to obtain docket related materials
Review and summarize materials relating to corruption, fraud, and money laundering, including open-source news reports, SEC filings, and other online materials
Respond to citizen phone calls, mail, and emails
Communicate with, and assist with obtaining materials from, other Department components, sections, Federal agencies, and third-parties through electronic, mail, overnight, and in-person delivery as required during investigations and litigation
Participate in meetings and calls with law enforcement, foreign authorities, domestic regulators, and other components of the Department
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 JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience
or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
Must have three (3) years of experience with litigation support projects or undergraduate degree
Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Requires hands-on familiarity with Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as government networks environments, internet and server-based database
Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Must be able to work in an office setting where some walking, siting, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required
Must be comfortable working in an office setting
Nice to have:
Trial experience very helpful
Prior experience with working in a legal office setting is highly preferred
Experience with data entry, calendar management and docketing helpful
coursework in legal related studies helpful
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
Health and Welfare (H&W) dollars per eligible hour