FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Supervisory Paralegal. 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
- Provides Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II, III, & IV review for the attorney.
- Directs and supervises paralegal(s) and other staff supporting major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support. Sets goals and priorities in accordance with task order requirements.
- Works closely with Government officials, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
- Responsible for coordinating access to appropriate Department of Justice libraries and other legal research facilities.
- Ensures the work meets contract and attorney requirements by monitoring work and reporting on progress. Additionally, troubleshoots and performs quality control spot checks.
- Formulates administrative and technical procedures (to include quality control spot checks) to troubleshoot workflow issues and to improve quality and timeliness.
- Creates and establishes processes for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
- Coordinates expert witnesses with trial staff.
- Coordinates with all support components to make sure the work is completed.
- Performs complex legal research.
- Keeps the customer and senior management updated on operational status and plans. Provides all required reports on or ahead of schedule.
- Manages personnel in accordance with contract and company requirements, to include:
- Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
- Manages Vacation and other leave requests.
- Reviews and approves timesheets, travel authorizations, and expense reports.
- Administers employee evaluations.
- Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns.
- Works with senior management and Human Capital Management (HCM) to appropriately address conduct and performance issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are familiar with the specific policies, processes, procedures, and practices of this customer office, and who are cleared to commence work immediately.**
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies; or an undergraduate degree in another field with a Paralegal Certificate; or a Paralegal Certificate with at least two-years' paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least four-years' of paralegal experience
- One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases
- One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement or related field (includes legal and military experience)
- Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience (project management experience considered)
- Experience with legal research, writing, and citation verification preferred.
- Direct asset forfeiture preferred
- Trial experience preferred
- Excellent working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures and tools, as well as sources of information
- Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; strong analytic aptitude
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications, to include databases
- Leads by example, maintains a professional disposition under extreme pressure
- Ability to multitask and consistently deliver the highest quality of work and customer service
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 Asset Forfeiture Section at 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 equivalent educational background
- Two years paralegal experience or four years with a High School Diploma/GED
- One year of automated litigation support experience
- One year experience in asset forfeiture or law enforcement
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Excellent communication and legal writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
