Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal aids multiple Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by preparing and processing legal documents, supporting trial preparation, organizing case records, maintaining case calendars, coordinating scheduling and travel, and producing written materials using office software. The position requires litigation support experience, knowledge of legal research and citation, familiarity with computer applications and eDiscovery, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA). The listed compensation is $24.49 per hour. Eligible employees earn health and welfare (H&W) dollars per eligible hour, including vacation and holiday hours up to 40 hours per week. H&W funds offset the employer’s cost of elected or used benefits; any balance after applicable deductions is paid to the employee one pay period later. The amount may vary based on selected fringe benefits. Benefits offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for these credentials/authorization at this work location.
- Requires a paralegal certificate, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
- One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order is required.
- Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation skills to cite-check legal motions and memoranda.
- Sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of and hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
- Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience is very helpful.
- Automated litigation support experience is valued.
Responsibilities
- Aid multiple Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA).
- Examine, prepare, and process technical legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
- Assemble trial documents, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other non-legal documents.
- Assemble and organize files and records materials for disposition or transfer to a records depository.
- Maintain calendars for assigned active cases.
- Track filing, hearing, and trial dates; schedule conferences and interviews.
- Arrange travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
- Produce written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Health and welfare payments per eligible hour, subject to SCA provisions and selected fringe benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
