Paralegal

Amentum•Alexandria, VA

31d

About The Position

The contractor shall provide a variety of direct legal support assistance to the Criminal Division. Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, and support staff to prepare cases for litigation. Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies and via the legal process. Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case. Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in nature. Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications. Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials, and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies. Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery. Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to defense counsel. Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs. Suggests and develops effective trial presentation of case materials. Prepares computerized trial presentation programs and demonstrative exhibits. Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings. Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Paralegal Certificate or three (3) years of paralegal/legal assistant experience.
Prior experience performing legal research using a variety of databases.
Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
Hands-on experience with a variety of computer applications to support research and correspondence preparation.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high-level of productivity without sacrificing accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources.

Responsibilities

Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, and support staff to prepare cases for litigation.
Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies and via the legal process.
Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case.
Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in nature.
Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications.
Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials, and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies.
Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery.
Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to defense counsel.
Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs.
Suggests and develops effective trial presentation of case materials.
Prepares computerized trial presentation programs and demonstrative exhibits.
Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings.
Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.