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

FSA Federal•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 Asset Forfeiture Section, which prosecutes criminal and civil actions involving property used or acquired during illegal activity. The position contributes to law enforcement efforts to remove criminal organizations' tools and proceeds and disrupt criminal enterprise infrastructure. The paralegal assists attorneys with reviewing and analyzing case materials, legal research, case preparation, witness interviews, trial support, and preparation and review of legal and non-legal documents. The role may also include Legal Clerk review and other assigned duties.

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 organization and functions of the customer.
Knowledge of basic legal research, including standard legal citation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and other common software applications, including databases and legal research tools.
Commitment and ability to provide 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.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet a minimum 7- or 10-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 material, including gathering and analyzing materials and preparing digests of selected decisions or opinions with legal references.
May provide Legal Clerk review.
Draft, edit, and review non-legal information; create correspondence and research reports.
Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with the creation and organization of 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 documents or questionable material and request further information to correct deficiencies.
Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions during or after trial.
Investigate case facts and laws, search public records, and prepare cases and determine causes of action.
Prepare research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.