Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the USAO #25-96

Description:

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.

Centre Law & Consulting (Centre) offers the rare blend of legal expertise and practical federal contracting experience necessary to assist government and industry clients in navigating the complex maze of federal rules and regulations and implementing federal market solutions that are timely, efficient, and legally effective. Centre has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO).

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material, to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk review.
• Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.
• Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
• Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
• Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.
• Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.
• After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
• Maintain internal status information on the disposition of designated information, files, and assets
• Assure information is accurate and perform analytic omputations necessary to process data
• Provide administrative information and assistance oncerning case or file to other agencies or
• organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred
• Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
• Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research tools
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

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 Centre Law, 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.

Telework Eligibility:

This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite

EEO and Important Policy Statements:

Centre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on Individual merit and qualifications. In compliance with the latest Executive Orders, we ensure a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Centre does not engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin. Our policies are designed to promote merit-based opportunities and inclusiveness. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Centre also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, as well as for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This includes accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Our company strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who engage in protected activities, such as reporting or opposing discrimination or harassment, participating in the EEO process, requesting reasonable accommodations, or exercising any appeal or grievance rights provided by law. We provide training to all employees on recognizing and preventing retaliation in the workplace.