What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Equiliem?
Clearance: Ability to obtain or actively hold a Public Trust
Location : 100% On Site in Washington, D.C.
Our Client is looking for a Paralegal to work on-site in support of the Tax Division of the Department of Justice, Financial Litigation Unit.
Excellent opportunity for recent law school graduates or part-time law students!
Required Qualifications:
• Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study (or equivalent)
• 2 years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience, including at least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Must be knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications systems.
•Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities include:
• Works with Tax – FLU attorneys and IRS attorneys
• Works with ALS(primarily Case Managers) to make sure the case has the necessary technology and is properly addressing E-Discovery;
• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents;
• Research legal issues that arise in the cases and conduct public asset searches to determine what assets the debtors hold;
• Negotiate settlements and payment plans;
• Draft memoranda recommending that offers either be accepted or rejected;
• Summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files; performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);
• indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial. Prepares exhibit cross-references;
• Assists attorneys in courtroom;
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
