The Role
Provides paralegal and litigation support to Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division. Responsibilities include legal research, case and discovery analysis, records and financial document review, witness and agency support, preparation of memoranda, exhibits, charts, trial materials, and courtroom presentation assistance. The role requires accurate case-file management, strong organization, legal terminology knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology, and completion of work under deadlines.
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ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Western District of Virginia. Your scope of work includes providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services and supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Criminal Division.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
LOCATION
TELEWORK
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Western District of Virginia. Your scope of work includes providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services and supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Criminal Division.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a variety of direct paralegal services to assist AUSAs
- Seek information from known sources and locate new sources of information to aid investigations, litigation, and trials
- Gather factual material using legal authorities and current case law
- Read, annotate, and summarize transcripts, files, and other factual aspects of cases
- Obtain financial and statistical information, agency records, court records, and public records
- Analyze documents, assist with agency interviews or potential witnesses, and draft factually precise legal memoranda
- Review, organize, and analyze the financial and management operations of various organizations
- Gather, sort, and examine financial documents from various sources (e.g., statements, bank records, etc.)
- Interpret data and statistical evaluations to prepare and present oral and written reports to AUSA and/or judges
- Review and analyze health care records (e.g., medical records, billing records, Medicaid or Medicare data, etc.)
- Perform timely and accurate case file review and analysis against legal standards
- Note case file deficiencies and request further investigation to correct deficiencies within approved authority
- Perform assigned case development tasks utilizing established legal research tools and reference materials
- Organize, inventory, and process large quantities of records, data, and discovery documents
- Prepare exhibits for settlement discussions, discovery requests, and trial
- Organize and analyze discovery responses
- Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in fraud-related trial preparation and courtroom presentations
- Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters
- Prepare documents, statistical charts, and visual materials for use in trials
- Provide technical support (e.g. enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits)
- Perform government work with 95% accuracy
- Complete duties according to set deadlines provided by AUSA or court
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Proficient in office technology (e.g., computers, fax machines, copiers, etc.)
- Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, etc.)
- Knowledge of E-case filing systems (e.g., CaseView, etc.)
- Knowledge of document scanning software (e.g., E-Scan, I-Pro Eclipse, CaseMap, TimeMap, e.g.)
- Knowledge of software used to display documents at trial (e.g., Trial Director, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
BACKGROUND
- 2 years of experience in a professional office environment required (legal setting preferred)
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Paralegal certificate preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
- Roanoke, VA 24011
TELEWORK
- May be permitted with approval
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
Skills Required
- Two years of experience in a professional office environment; legal experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficiency with office technology, including computers, fax machines, and copiers
- Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of legal research tools such as Westlaw or Lexis
- Knowledge of electronic case filing systems
- Knowledge of document scanning and litigation support software
- Knowledge of trial document presentation software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Paralegal certificate
- Bachelor's degree
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The Company
What We Do
KMRG, LLC is a forward-thinking federal government contractor that empowers public-sector leaders to embrace disruptive technologies and catalyze innovation. The company delivers advanced management and technology solutions in software engineering, cloud enablement, digital modernization, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and data science, aiming to fuel progress and shape a future-ready government that is capable of navigating tomorrow's uncertainties.
