Senior Paralegal

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Base: $26.06 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Independent judgment for complex legal documents
Federal and state court system knowledge
Westlaw and lexisnexis legal research proficiency
The role involves independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys by preparing complex technical legal documents such as indictments, arrest warrants, and plea agreements

Job Summary

  • The role involves independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys by preparing complex technical legal documents such as indictments, arrest warrants, and plea agreements.
  • Candidates must possess sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and tools like LEXIS and Westlaw to verify citations and draft briefs.
  • This hourly position is eligible for overtime and includes health and welfare payments under the Service Contract Act, along with benefits like 401(k) matching and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The role involves independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys by preparing complex technical legal documents such as indictments, arrest warrants, and plea agreements.

Salary

Base: $26.06 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health and welfare payment under SCA; Health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent judgment for complex legal documents
  • Federal and state court system knowledge
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis legal research proficiency
  • CM/ECF electronic filing experience
  • ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Trial experience with witness notebooks
  • Ability to deliver high quality work under pressure
  • Experience coordinating with victim/witness specialists

Key Requirements

  • US government security clearance required
  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or current law student status
  • At least two years of litigation paralegal experience
  • At least one year of automated litigation support experience

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain US government security clearance

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