Paralegal I Supporting the US Attorneys Office

FSA • Portland, ME

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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 I. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US
Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven
career, Join FSA!

This position is ideal for recent college graduates planning to attend law
school or interested in the legal field.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; Four year undergraduate degree preferred
• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract selected information.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Four year undergraduate degree

Responsibilities

• Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
• Conduct research and obtain additional information related to specific cases
• Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc)
• Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
• Provide assistance on instruments
• Provide information on instruments
• Gather facts for cases and routine reports
• Perform initial review of petitions
• Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
• Proficiency with numerous software including IPRO, CASEMAP, QUICKBOOKS, and MICROSOFT SUIT
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and be a "team-player"

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees