What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Paralegal Supporting the US Attorney's Office position at Centre Law & Consulting?
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Supervisory Paralegal. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
Responsibilities
- Provides Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II, III, & IV review for the attorney.
- Directs and supervises paralegal(s) and other staff supporting major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support. Sets goals and priorities in accordance with task order requirements.
- Works closely with Government officials, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
- Responsible for coordinating access to appropriate Department of Justice libraries and other legal research facilities.
- Ensures the work meets contract and attorney requirements by monitoring work and reporting on progress. Additionally, troubleshoots and performs quality control spot checks.
- Formulates administrative and technical procedures (to include quality control spot checks) to troubleshoot workflow issues and to improve quality and timeliness.
- Creates and establishes processes for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
- Coordinates expert witnesses with trial staff.
- Coordinates with all support components to make sure the work is completed.
- Performs complex legal research.
- Keeps the customer and senior management updated on operational status and plans. Provides all required reports on or ahead of schedule.
- Manages personnel in accordance with contract and company requirements, to include :
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
Requirements
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.
Benefits Overview
At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for : Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
