Litigation Paralegal

KMRG, LLCRoanoke, VA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia (USAO WDVA). Your role will involve preparing and processing a variety of legal documents, assisting attorneys in trial preparation, managing case-related databases, and coordinating with victim/witness specialists to ensure compliance with departmental guidelines. You will also handle legal correspondence, perform legal research, and provide technical support for courtroom presentations.This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESI. Document Preparation & Review:

Examine, prepare, and process a variety of technical legal documents (e.g. complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas)
Review materials and determine the need for assembly
Obtain needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources
Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or directly to the court
Prepare legal actions (e.g. indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proofs of claim, and satisfaction of judgment)

II. Trial Preparation & Support:

Help attorneys in trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists
Coordinate with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines
Notify appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues

III. Legal Research & Documentation:

Verify citations and statutory references contained in legal documents using original and online legal resources
Ensure citations are complete and consistent with the source material
Develop tables of contents and indices to briefs, listing cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references

IV. Communication:

Compose original letters requiring a knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology
Draft transmittal of pleadings
Prepare requests for extensions of time
Advise of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies
Send notices to attorneys representing defendants

V. Case & Document Management:

Scan/input and link case-related materials into an electronic database and manage that database
Manage discovery and trial preparation
Assemble physical files for new cases by filing materials in chronological order
Prepare and print conflict of interest sheets for assigned attorneys and number the initial discovery
Prepare files for closing by organizing documents in chronological order
Ensure that the judgment and charging document are in the file
Prepare a closing sheet for the assigned attorney's signature
Assist support staff members by pulling files for court, checking court calendar, and ensuring files are accounted for
Perform docketing duties using the automated case tracking system (e.g. opening, updating, and closing cases)
Search the database for required information as necessary

VI. Office Administration & Support:

Answer telephone calls, refer callers to staff members, or take messages
Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions, and office procedures
Determine which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter
Prepare travel arrangements (i.e., itineraries, transportation, hotel reservations, travel authorizations, and vouchers etc.)
Document Production and Quality Control
Produce a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications
Integrate output from different software types into word processing or desktop publishing text
Ensure all documents contain the proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar

VII. Technical & Litigation Support:

Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations
Use various software applications and graphics hardware
Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials used in trials
Provide technical support (e.g. enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits)

BACKGROUND

2 years of paralegal experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or an equivalent field required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Paralegal certificate preferred

LOCATION

Roanoke, VA 24011

TELEWORK

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel is 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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