Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO

FSA•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal II / Fact-Witness Coordinator. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's office. If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Requirements

A High School Diploma, or equivalent (an undergraduate degree is preferred)
One year experience in administrative or legal setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry
Proficiency with office technology, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, and copier machines
Proficiency in organizational skills and the ability to multitask assignments
Basic paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.
Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Previous victim assistance experience strongly preferred.
Automated litigation support experience very helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials
Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness payments
Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and lodging needs
Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process
Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District. Assignments will typically include:
Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement
Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements, appearance dates and times, and special circumstances
Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness travel and initiate reimbursements
Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures
Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses
Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner
Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences
Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring, database creation and maintenance, and document management.

Benefits

At FSA Federal, 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.
For more information, click here [https://fsafederal.com/join-our-team/].

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