Data Analyst at US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal•Houston, TX

About The Position

FSA Federal is sourcing for a potential Data Analyst vacancy supporting the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. The office enforces federal laws in the district, including prosecuting criminal and civil cases and defending federal agencies in civil matters. The role provides administrative, data-entry, document-production, records-management, and information-handling support to office personnel and an assigned division. Duties may include working with case databases and court filing records, preparing legal notices and documents, assisting with inquiries, coordinating travel, and providing occasional reception coverage. The position is part-time, allotted no more than 32 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Attention to detail and ability to read and follow directions.
Ability to produce a range of documents and create spreadsheets or databases.
Ability to use Department-specific software, including VNS, CDCS, Caseview, UFMS, E2 Travel, and NetDocs.
Ability to understand the customer’s organization and functions.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience using office equipment, including scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
Meticulous data-entry skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to review, interpret, and evaluate complex legal and non-legal documents.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and other common software applications, including databases; intermediate skills preferred.
Commitment and competence in providing excellent customer service; positive and flexible disposition.
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition.
U.S. citizenship.
A 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree preferred.
Familiarity with the specific policies, processes, procedures, and practices of the customer office.
Clearance to commence work immediately.
One year of experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement, including legal and military experience.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications, other common software applications, and databases.

Responsibilities

Provide support to various office personnel.
Enter information into division databases and open cases.
Generate form letters and court documents.
Post payments.
Sort, arrange, and file documents.
Review information in the federal district court’s electronic case filing database, civil and/or criminal files, and other reference materials.
Generate legal notices of case events.
Produce written documents and other materials using office software applications.
Respond to inquiries by phone, email, letter, or fax as needed; assess issues and determine what information to provide or where to refer the inquiry.
Coordinate and prepare travel itineraries for office staff and case witnesses.
Perform record keeping, reporting, and information handling for an assigned office division.
Make messenger trips to other division floors and the courthouse.
Sort mail and prepare mail and packages for shipment.
Serve as a relief receptionist on an as-needed basis.