Legal Assistant

ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia (NDGA). The scope of this role includes providing legal and administrative support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division, with a focus on bankruptcy cases and handling a range of litigation tasks and document management.This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESI. Legal Support

• Examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal, tax, and financial documents
• Review incoming material, determine case needs, and assemble legal documents
• Obtain needed information from files, agencies, or other sources
• Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or court
• Prepare legal actions like subpoenas, notices, and objections with limited instructions
• Assist attorneys in hearings or trials through preparation and support
• Compile trial notebooks, witness lists, and handle courtroom technology
• Verify citations and statutory references using legal resources
• Ensure citations are consistent with source material
• Compose original communications that require a knowledge of legal procedures
• File and serve government pleadings in bankruptcy court

II. Administration

• Receive visitors, telephone callers, and furnish requested information
• Establish and maintain a variety of electronic and physical files
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents
• Perform docketing duties like opening, updating, and closing cases
• Enter information into databases and monitor for updates
• Prepare and submit bills and invoices to the budget office for payment
• Maintain a calendar of active cases, tracking deadlines and scheduling events
• Develop a suspense system for ongoing cases and inform the AUSA of deadlines
• Review, assess, and sort incoming bankruptcy mail for new cases
• Contact appropriate agency counsel for all new cases received via mail

III. Document Production

• Produce written documents using a range of office software applications
• Integrate outputs from different software types into word processing text
• Ensure proper format, spelling, and grammar in all written documents

IV. Automated Litigation Assistance

• Provide litigation support using software applications and graphics hardware
• Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials for trials
• Provide technical support by enlarging charts and duplicating media

V. Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of office software for document creation and management
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

BACKGROUND

• 2 years of litigation paralegal experience required
• 1 year of experience in automated litigation support required
• Experience in civil practice, including bankruptcy experience, preferred
• Experience with using legal technology tools and equipment preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION

• Atlanta, GA 30303

TELEWORK

• N/A

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

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.

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