The Role
Supports the U.S. Attorney’s Office by organizing and analyzing legal documents, conducting factual and legal research, drafting memoranda, managing records and databases, coordinating with federal agencies, and providing automated litigation support for briefs, hearings, exhibits, charts, and presentations.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a potential vacancy for a Paralegal III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
Responsibilities
- Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.
- Create and use spreadsheets and databases.
- Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court records and other public records.
- Read, analyze and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders. transcripts, files and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.
- Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders.
- Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary, and write memoranda.
- Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations, and hearings. Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners. Prepare documents, exhibits, charts and visual materials. Provide technical support, e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos and marking exhibits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Possess a paralegal certificate or HS Diploma / GED additional 1 years' paralegal experience
- At least five years of paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful
- At least one year of automated paralegal support experience
- e-Discovery/automated litigation support experience
- Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
- Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado (USAO) is to prosecute and defend cases on behalf of the federal government. The USAO has a need for two Paralegal Positions to aid the Civil Division. The USAO is in need of individuals that will support the
work of the USAO by supporting various permanent employees in the office depending on the position.
work of the USAO by supporting various permanent employees in the office depending on the position.
Benefit Overview
At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. For more information, click here.
Anticipated application close date is: 10/28/2026
Skills Required
- Paralegal certificate, or a high school diploma/GED plus one additional year of paralegal experience
- At least five years of paralegal experience
- At least one year of automated paralegal support experience
- e-Discovery or automated litigation support experience
- Working knowledge of the legal system, legal research procedures, and information sources
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical ability and thorough knowledge of legal research tools
- Familiarity with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications applications
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure
- Trial experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Seven- or ten-year minimum background investigation
FSA Federal Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employee-only coverage is often described as strong, with no-cost basic medical, dental, and vision plus life, AD&D, and short-term disability for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these offerings compare well for a federal-services contractor.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions begin at hire with a company match and traditional or Roth options. Feedback suggests this is a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is paired with 11 paid holidays, along with sick, bereavement, and jury/witness-duty leave. These programs are highlighted as part of a comprehensive package.
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The Company
What We Do
FSA Federal provides high-quality legal, litigation, investigative, and administrative support services to the U.S. federal law enforcement and national security communities. A joint venture of SAIC and Amentum, the company specializes in record management, program operations, and audit support, delivering professional results within a high ethical framework to support critical national security missions across the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
