Paralegal II

SGI Global - Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SGI Global is seeking a Paralegal II to support the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) Western District of Michigan. The Paralegal will perform a variety of litigation support services in support of the investigation and prosecution of cases under the USAO's Affirmative Civil Enforcement program. Most investigations involve: (1) monetary fraud against a multitude of federal programs or (2) civil violations of statutes such as the Controlled Substances Act and various environmental laws. There is a special emphasis on fraud matters involving federal health care programs including Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, and guidance to the extent necessary to make sound decisions regarding the handling of data and records.
• Follow USAO policies and protocols for the management of case data and records.
• Work closely with Automated Litigation Support (ALS) staff to manage case data, including through the use of database software and other available technology.
• Assist with monitoring, quality control and verifying user input and output to automated litigation support systems.
• Troubleshoot, test and implement automated litigation support software, policies and procedures.
• Organize and maintain documents and evidence for efficient automated storage and retrieval, including through the use of computer-assisted litigation support systems.
• Create and administer document review databases.
• Ensure the timely flow and availability of documents and electronic evidence collections, as well as the quality of database content.
• Identify software packages such as: databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications based on the effectiveness of presenting complex and voluminous evidence.
• Utilize the tools provided by DOJ.
• Collect, process, cull, load, organize, index, log, track, produce, and present case data using various software programs.
• Utilize software tools to extract file information, create images of files, and place file images and other file data into document review platforms.
• Create reports to track electronic discovery processing and production.
• Draft and review technical specifications for production requests and responses.
• Review and analyze documents and information produced in investigations and discovery.
• Monitor compliance with litigation hold requirements.
• Use software programs, computer equipment, and audio/video equipment to assist AUSAs in presentations and trials.
• Assist in obtaining or employing forensic and vendor services to gather and analyze evidence and prepare exhibits.
• Maintain expertise on available e-discovery and litigation support systems.
• Provide assistance, information, and training to Civil Division staff regarding the effective use of document and data processing and review platforms.
• Work independently with representatives from law firms to resolve technical questions, address compatibility issues, and ensure timely and seamless document productions and reviews.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with ALS staff, Assistant United States Attorneys, federal agents, Civil Division paralegals, other support staff, and law firms.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with computers, scanners, and data storage devices and equipment.
• Knowledge of current litigation technology tools and processes, such as document imaging, database management and design, optical character recognition, electronically stored information processing, and technology-assisted review.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience using electronic document review platforms such as Eclipse and Relativity in the context of litigation.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience using document management and presentation platforms such as Concordance, Sanction and Trial Director in the context of litigation or trials.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, e.g.) and Apple software and devices.