Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA•Pittsburgh, PA

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). The role supports the USAO's Asset Forfeiture Section, which prosecutes criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. The position is part of a nationwide law enforcement initiative focused on removing the tools and proceeds of crime from criminal organizations. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant II assists attorneys with case review, legal research, trial preparation, witness interviews, document review, and case-related investigations and correspondence. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a minimum seven- or ten-year background investigation. FSA Federal describes its benefits package as comprehensive, with choice and flexibility to support employee health, work-life balance, and professional growth; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Paralegal/legal assistance experience is preferred.
Trial and automated litigation support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in reviewing case materials, gathering and analyzing information, and preparing digests of selected decisions and opinions with legal references; may provide Legal Clerk review.
Draft, edit, and review non-legal information; prepare correspondence and research reports.
Organize trial exhibits and assist in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
Review prepared legal documents to verify 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 produce research reports and case-related correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.