Paralegal

Paralegal

ROLE

We need a Paralegal for the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California (USAO-EDCA). The USAO is responsible for prosecuting and defending cases for the federal government. Your role as a Paralegal for the USAO EDCA will be to conduct in-depth financial analysis to determine the financial standing of individuals and entities involved in federal cases. You will gather and interpret financial data from multiple sources to support legal actions, working closely with prosecutors and other legal staff to ensure accurate analysis is provided for debt recovery and enforcement. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze financial data from tax returns, payroll, loan records, and financial statements

Use financial systems, databases, public records, and open sources for data collection

Reconstruct incomplete or destroyed financial records for asset investigations

Prepare reports and summaries for non-accountants on investigation findings

Provide legal and administrative support under the Federal Debt Collection Act

Assist AUSAs with litigation support and debt enforcement actions

Communicate with prosecution teams, courts, agencies, and defendants

Negotiate and secure voluntary payment agreements for debt recovery

Perform additional financial analysis and enforcement duties as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Experience analyzing complex documents and records

Proficiency with automated systems, databases, and open-source research

Strong report writing and communication skills for non-accountants

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills with legal teams and other stakeholders

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance

And 5 years of accounting, finance, or related experience

OR a Paralegal certificate

OR 5 years as a Paralegal or other relevant legal experience

Candidates without a bachelor’s degree must have two additional years of paralegal or accounting experience, for a total of 7 years of relevant experience.

LOCATION

Fresno, CA 93721

CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation

CLIENT

• Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California (USAO - EDCA)

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required.

WORK HOURS

• Full-time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day

BENEFITS

Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental. Retirement (401k & Roth)

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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