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Lead Paralegal Specialist
Federal Trade Commission · Posted 72 days ago
About the Role
If you are seeking an opportunity to become familiar with the legal and economic methodologies used by attorneys at the Federal Trade Commission during the course of various investigations and litigation, and want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition! For more information, please visit: Bureau of Competition | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)
What You'll Do
- →If you are selected for the Lead Paralegal Specialist position, your responsibilities may include some or all of the following: Performing preliminary screening of substantive material, prior to review by attorneys, separating the material into categories of importance.
- →Coordinating and leading training on deposition scheduling and exhibit preparation processes.
- →Coordinating and lead training on the utilization of key agency applications and software's the Bureau uses, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, CaseMap, TextMap, Kiteworks, Relativity, TrialDirector, and PACER.
- →Reviewing and analyzing numerous case-related documents, often identifying key evidence cited in memoranda and used during investigational hearings, depositions, and/or trial.
- →Managing deposition preparation and scheduling, including oversight of logistics coordination with vendors, and preparing paper and deposition exhibits.
- →Digesting transcripts of testimony from investigational hearings and/or depositions, summarizing testimony for attorneys.
- →Drafting interview reports, declarations, notices, stipulations, and other routine orders on behalf of attorneys.
- →Assisting attorneys by drafting case decisions, summarizing significant findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- →Organizing, maintaining, and tracking evidentiary materials using platforms such as Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, and other database systems.
- →Supporting the progression of cases from investigation through litigation, while providing leadership to the BC Honors Paralegal team on a variety of case-related tasks.
- →Providing direct support for trial preparation and proceedings in large, complex, federal civil and administrative trials, including organizing exhibits, coordinating logistics, and preparing materials.
- →Assisting attorneys during court proceedings, traveling to trial site and investigational hearings when needed.
- →Monitoring court docket entries and litigation schedules to facilitate filings, including complex filings under seal with multiple exhibits.
- →Interpreting and applying local rules and judges' standing orders in various federal jurisdictions to ensure compliance in filings and submissions.
Requirements
- ✓If you qualify on the basis of education in lieu of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.
- ✓All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 21c8ebe1-15f7-4a68-aed3-88ac202d791e
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