Paralegal / Legal Assistant II Supporting MNF

FSA•Washington, DC

27d

About The Position

This role supports the Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF) initiative, which focuses on removing the tools of crime from criminal organizations and impacting their infrastructure. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant II will assist attorneys in reviewing case material, preparing legal documents, organizing exhibits, interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research, and performing other assigned duties. The position is with Centre Law & Consulting, which provides legal expertise and federal contracting experience to government and industry clients.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred
Trial and automated litigation support experience preferred
Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation
Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research tools
Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
U.S. Citizenship
A 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those with trial experience

Responsibilities

Assists attorney in reviewing case material, to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk review.
Drafts, edits, and reviews non-legal information, creates correspondence, and research reports.
Helps prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assists in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs.
Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports.
Reviews prepared legal documents to confirm the citations and legal references included in the documents.
Attends pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or other questionable material and may request further information to correct deficiencies.
After/during trial prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action, as well as research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.