Paralegal Specialist

Job Description

Paralegal Specialist | United States Attorneys’ Offices

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the United States Attorneys’ Offices, located in Charlottesville, VA. As a federal legal organization, the United States Attorneys’ Offices are dedicated to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. This role is critical in providing comprehensive paralegal support for federal investigations and litigation, directly contributing to the effective functioning of the justice system.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Charlottesville, VA
• Mission: Supports the United States Attorney’s Office by providing crucial paralegal assistance for federal investigations and litigation.
• Tech Stack: Case management software, legal citation tools, data visualization tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Management: Organize and review complex factual and documentary data for investigations and trials.
• Legal Document Preparation: Draft a variety of substantive legal documents, including extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and interrogatory requests.
• Trial Support: Prepare diverse visual exhibits and compile jury instructions in preparation for trial.
• Database and Research: Develop and enter case material into a computer database and perform efficient citation checking for legal documents.
• Litigation Strategy: Advise on efficient methods for preparing legal documents and provide comprehensive litigation case management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or an LL.M. in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration). Core domain knowledge in law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is essential.
• Experience: At least one year of specialized paralegal or legal work experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service. This includes analyzing legal decisions and case files, conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions, composing legal briefs, and preparing evidence.
• Skills: Legal research and analysis, legal document composition (briefs, summaries), litigation support (evidence, exhibits), computer database management, and data visualization (charts, graphs, tables).