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KMRG, LLCPortland, ME
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site

Job Description

ROLEWe are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Maine (DME). Your scope of work includes providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services and supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the office.This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Draft legal documents (e.g., legal memorandums, pleading, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions)
  • Help with case management tasks
  • Process evidence in various databases (e.g., IPro databases)
  • Assist attorneys in trial preparation
  • Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
  • Review legal instruments for completeness and proper execution
  • Conduct legal research
  • Obtain additional case information
  • Determine the correctness of action per Government regulations and procedures
  • Research records to ascertain conditions that might preclude action
  • Provide assistance and information on legal instruments
  • Gather facts for cases and routine reports
  • Perform initial review of petitions
  • Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
  • Read and follow directions
  • Export and import data
  • Conduct electronic discovery
  • Use database software (i.e., IPro, CaseMap, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Suite)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • Proficient in IPro, CaseMap, and QuickBooks
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail oriented and multitasker  
BACKGROUND
  • 1 year of experience in a related field preferred
  • Possess integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment
  • Team-oriented
EDUCATION
  • 2-year undergraduate degree equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
  • Portland, Maine 04101
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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This job at KMRG, LLC is located in Portland, ME, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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KMRG, LLC lists this role as a Full-time position.
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