About the position
Leidos is looking for a Paralegal - Fact Witness Coordinator to join our Greenbelt, Maryland team supporting the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland. Responsibilities include: Assist with preparing witness lists, making initial contact with fact witnesses, and providing basic logistical information regarding court dates and locations. Help coordinate with attorneys and support staff to ensure witnesses receive necessary information about their appearance. Receive visitors, field phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement. Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements. Contact fact witnesses using approved templates or scripts to share appearance dates, times, and basic travel information. Gather information on travel preferences or needs and relay to senior staff for review and action. Assist in preparing standard forms or checklists required for special witness authorizations under the supervision of victim witness program manager. Gather necessary documentation and submit it for review and approval. Prior to fact witness’ appearance, ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witness. Make necessary arrangements for fact witness travel and lodging according to Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures. Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement, i.e. witness vouchers and other required documentation for fact witnesses. Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers. Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts. Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format. Compose letters from templates that do not require legal interpretations but require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology relevant to fact witness laws and regulations. Perform general office procedures pertaining to fact witness management, including, but not limited to: establish and maintain a variety of fact witness files, documents and databases; assemble documents and other information for fact witness file material and retention in accordance with established procedures and Department of Justice regulations; if requested, establish and maintain calendar and/or database of active and pending fact witness appearances; track hearings, trial dates, grand jury and scheduling conferences; perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management related duties as required/assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing witness lists and making initial contact with fact witnesses.
- Provide basic logistical information regarding court dates and locations.
- Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to ensure witnesses receive necessary information about their appearance.
- Receive visitors and field phone calls from fact witnesses seeking information.
- Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements.
- Contact fact witnesses using approved templates or scripts to share appearance dates and travel information.
- Gather information on travel preferences or needs and relay to senior staff.
- Assist in preparing standard forms or checklists for special witness authorizations.
- Gather necessary documentation and submit it for review and approval.
- Ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witnesses.
- Make arrangements for fact witness travel and lodging according to policies.
- Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement.
- Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers.
- Gather required documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts.
- Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with rules.
- Compose letters from templates requiring knowledge of legal procedures.
- Establish and maintain a variety of fact witness files, documents, and databases.
- Assemble documents and other information for fact witness file material.
- Establish and maintain calendar/database of active and pending fact witness appearances.
- Track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferences.
- Perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management related duties.
Requirements
- Must possess a paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
- A minimum of one year of litigation paralegal experience.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation.
- Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications.
- Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures.
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment.
- Strong analytic, organizational, and writing skills.
- Paralegal certificate, or JD.
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Health and Wellness programs.
- Income Protection.
- Paid Leave.
- Retirement.
