Paralegal III

Crossroads Talent Solutions•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Paralegal III to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) program in Columbia, South Carolina. The position provides direct and independent legal and investigative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys and investigators in complex civil litigation, particularly fraud and civil enforcement matters. The role involves legal research, drafting, case-file and discovery analysis, management of electronically stored information, and support for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with core hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Federal holidays are observed. Occasional overtime and case-related or training travel may be required with prior approval. The position is contingent upon award. The successful candidate must pass a DOJ background investigation, which may take up to eight weeks, and meet DOJ residency requirements by having lived in the United States for three of the last five years. Confidentiality and loyalty agreements must be signed, and DOJ ethics and cybersecurity training must be completed.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least three years of paralegal experience.
Strong legal and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Experience with federal court systems and civil litigation procedures.
Ability to manage large-scale discovery and document review.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must pass a DOJ background investigation.
Must have lived in the United States for three of the last five years to meet DOJ residency requirements.
Must sign confidentiality and loyalty agreements and complete DOJ ethics and cybersecurity training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DOJ and USAO practices related to civil enforcement and parallel proceedings.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft court filings, memoranda, and correspondence.
Analyze and summarize case files, transcripts, and discovery materials.
Manage large volumes of electronically stored information and discovery documents.
Prepare case summaries, discovery logs, and visual aids for trial.
Assist with witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
Use e-discovery tools such as Everlaw, legal databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and law enforcement tools such as CLEAR.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with DOJ ethics and cybersecurity training requirements.
Travel occasionally for case-related work or training with prior approval.