Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal IV. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
A Paralegal IV performs, but is not limited to the following duties:
- Assist with the district's efforts in investigating qui tam complaints and other civil fraud matters.
- Examine documents such as medical and financial records, reports, various correspondence, and computer data in order to identify patterns and verify or create relationships between new and existing facts/parties/evidence. Provide attorneys with investigative plans and conclusions necessary for successful litigation.
- Devise methodologies for obtaining evidence, evidence preservation, and trial presentation of evidence.
- Provide recommendations and overall assistance to AUSAs on document compilation, physical evidence, demonstratives, and audio-visual materials that may be used for motions or trial.
- Assist AUSAs in the organization and tracking of incoming evidence and related correspondence, including but not limited to productions pursuant to subpoenas and civil investigative demands. Coordinate effectively with office litigation technology staff for the maintenance and review of the same.
- Conduct in-house, telephone and database research.
- Analyze fact patterns and communicate findings to AUSAs.
- Assist in obtaining documents and other information related to cases.
- Perform and report on research to locate potential witnesses.
- Communicate with witnesses, persons of interest, and local/state/federal agency representatives to gather facts, collective sequence of events/statements and perform overall investigations. Maintain case file on the same.
- Purge closed ACE cases per office policy.
- The contractor must have good communication and organizational skills, the ability to deliver high quality work under pressure, and knowledge of software used by the USAO (or the ability to acquire knowledge about the USAO's computer systems).
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies; or bachelor's degree in another Field with a Paralegal Certificate; or Possess a paralegal certificate with additional 3 years' paralegal experience or HS Diploma with additional 4 years paralegal experience.
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience required.
- Supervisory experience required.
- 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 United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.
Benefits 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. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies OR bachelor's in another field with Paralegal Certificate OR paralegal certificate plus 3 years' paralegal experience OR HS diploma plus 4 years' paralegal experience (equivalent combinations accepted)
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience
- Supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of the legal system, legal research procedures, and legal research sources
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong analytic ability
- Hands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications
- Ability to deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation
What We Do
Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in law enforcement contract acquisition and fulfillment. With a leadership team that has over 100 years of combined Federal Government contracting experience, CSS provides unparalleled insight into the unique needs of federal agencies, the intricate details of the regulatory environment, and management practices for staffing exceptional contract personnel. Our diverse, professional and flexible team consistently delivers exceptional results while overcoming challenges and uncertainties.
