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About The Position

Requirements

• Strong writing and computer skills required
• High attention to detail and work ethic required
• Relevant legal, paralegal, litigation support, or case support experience required
• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing large quantities of documents preferred
• A four-year undergraduate degree preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support AUSAs in the Civil Division with civil cases filed against the federal government
• Organize case materials, track court-imposed deadlines, and support day-to-day case management
• Review, sort, and organize large volumes of emails, records, and other case-related documents
• Create, maintain, and use spreadsheets and databases to track case information and litigation materials
• Gather factual information and supporting materials, including agency records, court records, and public records
• Read, analyze, and summarize pleadings, court orders, transcripts, case files, and other factual materials
• Draft memoranda and other written materials to support attorney review and case preparation
• Coordinate with federal agencies to locate, organize, and manage information needed for litigation
• Help ensure case materials and agency records are organized in support of court order compliance
• Conduct factual, legal, and specialized research as needed for civil litigation matters
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, charts, visual materials, and other documents for briefs, presentations, and hearings
• Provide automated litigation support using software applications, scanners, and related litigation support tools
• Assist with exhibit preparation, including marking exhibits, enlarging charts or photographs, and duplicating media
• Provide related paralegal and litigation support duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits
• job stability and security