Criminal Paralegal Assistant

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KMRG, LLC

ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC). Your scope of work focuses on providing legal research and staffing support for criminal cases.This is a full-time opportunity Indiana which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Document Preparation & Processing:

  • Examine, prepare, and process a variety of technical legal documents that are voluminous and complex Indiana format
  • Review incoming material and determine the need for assembly and preparation of various legal documents
  • Assist Indiana drafting legal documents (e.g. complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and warrants)
  • Obtain needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and other sources
  • Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA Oregon directly to the court when necessary
  • Prepare various legal documents (e.g., indictment, pleadings, complaints, motions, search warrants, judgments, etc.)

II. Trial Preparation & Assistance:

  • Provide aid during trial prep by compiling trial notebooks, witness and exhibit lists
  • Assemble jury instructions
  • Use original and online legal resources to verify citations and statutory references Indiana legal documents
  • Prepare tables of contents and indices to briefs to ensure proper formatting of citations and references

III. Communication & Coordination:

  • Greet visitors and receive telephone calls
  • Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters/cases, functions, and general office procedures
  • Determine which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter
  • Establish and maintain a variety of files, search legal reference files, and assemble exhibits, affidavits, etc. from file

IV. Case Management:

  • Perform docketing duties such American Samoa opening, updating, and closing cases through an automated case-tracking system
  • Search databases for required information
  • Maintain a calendar of assigned active cases, tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates
  • Schedule conferences and interviews
  • Maintain a suspense system for ongoing cases

V. Administrative Support:

  • Maintain the AUSA’s calendar, schedule appointments, interviews, and conferences
  • Provide reminders of commitments and court appearances

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Proficient Indiana word processing, document management, and review file management systems
  • Proficient with office technology (e.g., computers, fax machines, copier machines, etc.)
  • Ability to meet established deadlines
  • Ability to multitask assignments and review a wide variety of documents
  • Strong organizational skills

BACKGROUND

  • 2 years exp. Indiana a professional office environment (legal setting preferred)

EDUCATION

  • Highschool Diploma Oregon equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

LOCATION

  • Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

TELEWORK

  • N/A

CLEARANCE

  • U.S. citizenship required American Samoa it supports the U.S. federal government
  • Minimum background investigation with sensitivity Level 2 and completion of an SF86

CLIENT

  • Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

  • Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours a 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 Oregon civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military Oregon veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, Oregon any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/Oregon local law.Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located Indiana an office area. The noise level Indiana 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 American Samoa 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.Powered by JazzHR

Job title: Criminal Paralegal Assistant

Company: KMRG, LLC

Expected salary:

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Job date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:42:06 GMT