Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting the USAO

FSA Federal•Brooklyn, NY

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 USAO is the nation’s principal litigating office under the direction of the Attorney General. Its Asset Forfeiture Section prosecutes criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. The role supports attorneys and case preparation by reviewing and analyzing case materials, researching facts and law, preparing reports and correspondence, organizing trial materials, and assisting with witness interviews and trial documentation. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a background investigation of at least seven years (or ten years).

Requirements

Paralegal certificate, or a 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 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 expertise in providing excellent customer service; positive and flexible disposition.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
Completion of a minimum seven-year (or ten-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 materials 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.
Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with statistical charts and photographs.
Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports.
Review legal documents to confirm citations and legal references.
Attend pre-trial meetings to identify missing documents or questionable material and may 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.