Paralegal / Legal Assistant II supporting the ATF

FSA Federal•Washington, DC

19h

About The Position

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to support the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The role supports a nationwide law enforcement initiative focused on removing the tools of crime from criminal organizations and depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crimes. The position assists attorneys with case review, legal research, trial preparation, witness interviews, document review, and preparation of reports and correspondence. It may also provide Legal Clerk review and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate; or a High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of related experience in a law office or government setting.
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, 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.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
U.S. citizenship required.
A minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation is required.

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; create 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 further 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 develop research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.