Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the USAO

FSA•Muskogee, OK

About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), including its Asset Forfeiture Section. The role supports legal work involving criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation. The paralegal assists attorneys with reviewing case materials, legal research, document preparation, trial preparation, witness interviews, and case investigations. The role also includes reviewing legal citations and references, attending pre-trial meetings, preparing testimony and deposition summaries, and carrying out other assigned duties.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate, or high school diploma/GED with at least two years of related experience in a law office or government setting.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer.
Knowledge of basic legal research, including standard legal citation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and other common software applications, including databases and legal research tools.
Commitment and expertise in providing excellent customer service; positive and flexible approach.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
Ability to complete a minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal/legal assistance experience is preferred.
Trial experience is preferred.
Automated litigation support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in reviewing case materials, including gathering and analyzing material and preparing digests of selected decisions and opinions with legal references; may provide Legal Clerk review.
Draft, edit, and review non-legal information, correspondence, and research reports.
Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with statistical charts and photographs.
Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
Review prepared legal documents to confirm citations and legal references.
Attend pre-trial meetings to identify missing or questionable case materials and request information to correct deficiencies.
Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions during or after trial.
Investigate case facts and laws and search public records to prepare cases, determine causes of action, and prepare related research reports and correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.