Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the ATF

FSA is a woman-owned small business focused on providing effective solutions for government agencies. They are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in various legal tasks including case review, legal research, and pretrial preparations.


Responsibilities

  • Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review
  • Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards
  • Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses
  • Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses
  • Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses
  • Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition
  • Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders
  • Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits
  • Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys
  • Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits
  • Provides training to other personnel as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' 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
  • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
  • Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases
  • Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
  • This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation
  • Candidates currently living in a HUBZone strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company Overview

  • Our mission is to serve the public good by providing unwavering support to law enforcement agencies as they work to ensure safety and justice in our communities. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://fsafederal.com/.

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