Criminal Paralegal

KMRG, LLC•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Criminal Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina in Winston-Salem, NC. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division by helping sustain effective legal support for federal criminal prosecutions. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

Requirements

Proficient with office technology
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat Professional
Skilled in word processing & data entry
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Valid state driver’s license
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office
Two years in a professional office environment
Experience in document management and review, and file management systems
U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) background investigation

Nice To Haves

Telework may be authorized
Travel may be required

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and process legal documents used in federal criminal cases
Review incoming case materials and identify documents that need to be prepared or assembled
Gather information from case files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and other sources
Submit completed legal documents to the assigned Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) or court, as directed
Prepare recurring legal documents (motions, subpoenas, warrants, affidavits, notices, summonses, orders, and pleadings)
Support trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, exhibit lists, and related materials
Use legal resources to verify citations, statutory references, and source materials
Prepare tables of contents, indices, citation lists, and reference materials for briefs
Review legal and non-legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
Establish, maintain, organize, and update legal case files and records
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal materials from case files
Screen and organize records for disposition or transfer in accordance with office procedures
Open, update, and close cases in automated case tracking systems
Search databases and case management systems for required information
Maintain calendars for active cases, court dates, hearings, conferences, interviews, and deadlines
Track pending dates and provide reminders to the assigned AUSA
Support scheduling for appointments, interviews, conferences, and court appearances
Draft routine legal correspondence, including transmittal letters, notices, status updates, and extension requests
Greet visitors, answer telephone calls, and provide general information on office procedures and case-related matters
Identify questions or issues that need to be referred to the assigned AUSA
Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, visitors, courts, agencies, and other stakeholders
Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines