Collections Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Centre Law & Consulting (Centre) has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO) by assisting in nationwide law enforcement initiatives that remove the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. 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.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience
One year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
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
Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

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/Paralegal II review.
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards.
Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause and the availability of evidence and witnesses.
Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses.
Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition.
Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys.
Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
Provides training to other personnel as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.