Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the Legal Forfeiture Unit for FBI

Fsa - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

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About the position

EnProVera, a company owned and operated by government veterans with extensive backgrounds in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, the Military, and the Intelligence Community, is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Legal Forfeiture Unit. This role is crucial in the nationwide law enforcement initiative aimed at removing the tools of crime from criminal organizations and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in reviewing case materials, gathering and analyzing information, and preparing legal documents. This position is eligible for a 20% pay differential, contingent upon the customer's order for services and requires an Active Top-Secret security clearance. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III, you will be responsible for examining and evaluating new and complex cases, determining probable cause, and advising attorneys on the strengths and weaknesses of cases. You will conduct legal research, interview federal agents, and assist in pretrial preparations, including managing discovery and preparing legal pleadings. The role also involves organizing and managing files, summarizing documents, and providing training to other personnel as needed. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional disposition.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material, gathering and analyzing case material, and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions.
• 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 and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining further evidence.
• Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding probable cause for forfeiture and availability of evidence.
• Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; managing witnesses.
• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
• Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
• Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions 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.
• Responsible for conducting legal review of forfeiture cases and drafting memoranda discussing legal issues.

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience.
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of automated resources and technology for federal cases.
• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, including legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, including 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 high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at $0 employee cost for employee-only coverage.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Employee Assistance Program.