Legal Assistant

KMRG, LLC•Roanoke, VA

3d•$42,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Western District of Virginia. Your scope of work includes providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services and supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Criminal Division. This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in office technology (e.g., computers, fax machines, copiers, etc.)
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Knowledge of legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, etc.)
Knowledge of E-case filing systems (e.g., CaseView, etc.)
Knowledge of document scanning software (e.g., E-Scan, I-Pro Eclipse, CaseMap, TimeMap, e.g.)
Knowledge of software used to display documents at trial (e.g., Trial Director, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
2 years of experience in a professional office environment required (legal setting preferred)
High school diploma or equivalent required
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of direct paralegal services to assist AUSAs
Seek information from known sources and locate new sources of information to aid investigations, litigation, and trials
Gather factual material using legal authorities and current case law
Read, annotate, and summarize transcripts, files, and other factual aspects of cases
Obtain financial and statistical information, agency records, court records, and public records
Analyze documents, assist with agency interviews or potential witnesses, and draft factually precise legal memoranda
Review, organize, and analyze the financial and management operations of various organizations
Gather, sort, and examine financial documents from various sources (e.g., statements, bank records, etc.)
Interpret data and statistical evaluations to prepare and present oral and written reports to AUSA and/or judges
Review and analyze health care records (e.g., medical records, billing records, Medicaid or Medicare data, etc.)
Perform timely and accurate case file review and analysis against legal standards
Note case file deficiencies and request further investigation to correct deficiencies within approved authority
Perform assigned case development tasks utilizing established legal research tools and reference materials
Organize, inventory, and process large quantities of records, data, and discovery documents
Prepare exhibits for settlement discussions, discovery requests, and trial
Organize and analyze discovery responses
Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in fraud-related trial preparation and courtroom presentations
Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters
Prepare documents, statistical charts, and visual materials for use in trials
Provide technical support (e.g. enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits)
Perform government work with 95% accuracy
Complete duties according to set deadlines provided by AUSA or court