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Civil Rights and Legal Support Specialist
$67k-84k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
2 Days Ago
Lindahl Reed, Inc. is Hiring a Civil Rights and Legal Support Specialist Near Burlington, VT
Title: Civil Rights and Legal Support Specialist
Location: Burlington, VT (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,080 - $68,640
Experience: 1 Year Experience in Legal Field, Civil Rights Field, or Related Area
Education: 4 Years Undergraduate Degree or Higher
Date Updated: June 25, 2024
Company Description
Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the health, energy, and environmental markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges – now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Description/Job Summary
Lindahl Reed is hiring a Civil Rights and Legal Support Specialist to support Department of Justice United Stated Attorney’s Office (USAO) District of Vermont (DVT) in Burlington, VT. This is a summary of the job taken from position responsibilities and required skills.
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities of civil rights and legal support services to include, but not limited to:
- Assist with the planning and conduction of civil rights and related investigations. Gather factual information, prepare recommendations regarding what action, if any, the Program should take, and assist the Program’s attorney(s) in planning and conducting investigations and any ensuing litigation.
- Conduct intake of communication with the public regarding various civil rights complaints, and refer inquiries to applicable community resources, if appropriate.
- Assist in formulating investigative plans to identify facts and issues involved in a case, the applicable theories of law, and the scope of the investigation.
- Communicate with federal, state, and local officials, and other organizations and individuals related to subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives. Examine documents, data, and other records pertaining to the entity, events, or allegations under investigation. Establish and/or verify relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
- Review documents and other types of evidence to recognize the targets or organization’s pattern of operations to identify additional information of interest, anticipate events, and/or determine proof required to determine legal responsibility for violation(s), and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence for greatest litigative effect.
- Monitor, review and analyze information from multiple sources on a continual basis. Identify the need for further research, analysis, or investigation, and consolidate and disseminate information to various law enforcement agencies and other organizations as appropriate.
- Assist with in-depth, face-to-face, and telephonic interviews with witnesses and victims. Identify and locate witnesses utilizing electronic and other methods of investigation. Summarize and synthesize witness statements and related documents.
- Understand and analyze medical, financial, and other reporting information and materials relevant to civil rights enforcement and related cases.
- Work with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations or causes of action.
- Communicate with other federal agencies and DOJ components regarding handling of lawsuits and assignment of attorneys. Help maintain a database of accurate information about case handling and status.
- Assist with pro se litigation by communicating, when needed, with pro se litigants to gather necessary information.
- Use specialized software including legal software and internet-based applications, when appropriate, to provide information and analysis for use by attorneys and management.
- Plan and manage case files, documents, and databases.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents for review by attorneys.
- Monitor defendants’ compliance with settlements and consent decrees, and recommend appropriate action when deficiencies are identified.
- Assist with the organization and participate in outreach activities with community and advocacy groups.
- Assist with related trial preparation such as compiling, organizing, indexing evidence, and managing the presentation of exhibits including preparation of narrative summaries, charts, tables, graphs, or other visual aids.
- Devise and improvise methods of meeting investigative goals in an expeditious manner, determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, and identify any resources that may be required.
- Report facts clearly, accurately, and logically both orally and in writing.
- Arrange for secure storage, preservation, organization and indexing of voluminous documentary evidence.
- Administrative tasks include copying, mailing, closing files, maintaining pleadings, etc.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Four (4) year undergraduate degree or higher.
- At least one (1) year of professional work experience in the legal field, civil rights field, or related area.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, Lexis/Nexis and/or WestLaw.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation
Benefits
The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Company paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws view the following posters to see more information:
Family & Medical Leave
Equal Opportunity Employment
Employee Rights
Equal Opportunity Employment
Employee Rights
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$67k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/27/2024
WEBSITE
lindahlreed.com
HEADQUARTERS
REDMOND, OR
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2014
CEO
NICOLE HOUGH
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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About Lindahl Reed, Inc.
Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, scientific and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, and commercial customers. We offer expertise in the energy, environment, and health markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions keep our homeland secure, make our communities healthier, increase energy resilience, and help to protect our environment. We are a purpose-driven organization focused on solving problems and investing in the lon...g term to create opportunities for our future and for those who interact with us. We are an SBA Certified 8(a) Business Development Program Participant, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). We are driven to make a tangible and meaningful contribution in all that we do.
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