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Paralegal Specialist (ACE)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/
What You'll Do
- →The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) is seeking a highly qualified Paralegal Specialist to support the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) program within the Civil Division.
- →As a GS-12 Paralegal Specialist, you will serve as a senior litigation support professional providing advanced legal research, investigative support, case development, and program management assistance to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs).
- →This position requires extensive independent judgment, advanced legal research and writing skills, and the ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies throughout all phases of litigation.
- →Duties: As a Paralegal Specialist (Affirmative Civil Enforcement), you will: Conduct advanced legal research and analysis involving federal statutes, regulations, case law, and legislative history to support complex civil litigation.
- →Analyze investigative findings, documentary evidence, and legal issues, providing recommendations to Assistant United States Attorneys regarding case development and litigation strategy.
- →Develop and evaluate Affirmative Civil Enforcement referrals by identifying evidentiary gaps, recommending additional investigative steps, and assessing litigation readiness.
- →Prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, memoranda, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related pleadings.
- →Organize, analyze, and manage large volumes of documentary and electronically stored evidence, coordinating discovery and preparing trial exhibits for hearings and trial.
- →Conduct witness and investigator interviews, summarize testimony, and assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.
- →Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to support investigations, litigation, and enforcement activities.
- →Monitor ACE program activities, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to litigation support processes and program operations.
- →Provide technical guidance and training to attorneys and legal support staff on ACE procedures, litigation support systems, and case management practices.
- →Utilize litigation support technology and automated systems to manage case information, develop reports, and support courtroom presentations.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 09d8d2d9-011e-4578-aba0-a4759704e54a
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