Senior Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Prepare intricate technical legal documents, such as indictments, arrest warrants, motions, orders, plea agreements, subpoenas, and legal memoranda.

• Gather information from criminal case files, law enforcement agencies, and other sources for the creation of legal documents.

• Ensure that recurring legal documents adhere to local court rules and meet the required style and format.

• Support attorneys in trial preparation by assembling trial and witness notebooks, organizing exhibits, compiling jury instructions, and creating witness and exhibit lists.

• Collaborate with the victim/witness specialist regarding responsibilities related to victims’ rights and services.

• Verify legal citations and statutory references utilizing Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis.

• Proofread, edit, and revise legal briefs to ensure accuracy and clarity.

• Electronically file legal documents with the U.S. District Court using CM/ECF.

• Create tables of contents and indices for briefs, listing cited cases and references.

• Draft correspondence related to court orders, extensions, case developments, and notifications for defendants and attorneys.

• Scan, input, link, upload, and download case materials within electronic discovery databases.

• Oversee discovery processing and production, including Bates-stamping and redacting documents using Adobe Acrobat and potentially IPRO Eclipse.

• Distribute ongoing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.

• Maintain electronic case files and enter pertinent data into the case management system.

• Schedule deadlines using MS Outlook and prepare case-opening and conflict-of-interest forms.

• Organize files for closure ensuring all required case materials and approvals are present.

• Compile pleadings for next-day hearings after verifying court calendars.

• Execute docketing duties, monitor filings, generate reports, analyze case management data, and resolve discrepancies.

• Respond to email and telephone inquiries, providing information about ongoing and resolved matters as well as office procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum DOJ MBI clearance is required to begin employment.

• This position is covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Expertise in Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis for legal research and citation verification.

• Proficiency in CM/ECF for electronic court filing.

• Experience with electronic discovery databases and the processes involved in discovery production.

• Skilled in using Adobe Acrobat for Bates-stamping and redaction purposes.

• Familiarity with IPRO Eclipse may be required for discovery processing.

• Working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized legal terminology is essential.

• Understanding of local court rules and regulations governing the style and format of legal documents.

• Ability to utilize case management systems for docketing, searches, reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation.

• Competency in using MS Outlook for managing deadlines.

• Capability to handle criminal case files, investigative materials, discovery documents, grand jury materials, transcripts, and related legal documentation.

• Willingness to travel locally up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time-off policies.

• Comprehensive learning resources available.

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Healthcare benefits provided.

• Wellness benefits offered.

• Financial benefits included.

• Retirement benefits available.

• Family support benefits provided.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Generous time-off benefits.