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

FSA•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FSA Federal is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), specifically within the Asset Forfeiture Section. This role is part of a nationwide initiative focused on law enforcement and homeland security, aiming to remove the tools of crime from criminal organizations and impact their infrastructure. The position offers a meaningful, mission-driven career opportunity.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience
One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
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
Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to pass a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred

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/Paralegal II review.
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards.
Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.
Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses.
Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition.
Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys.
Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
Provides training to other personnel as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.