Paralegal - EEC

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal and Case Support
Draft and prepare substantive legal documents such as subpoenas, discovery letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and trial subpoenas for AUSA review and approval.
Maintain and review inventories of subpoenaed materials and conduct document analysis for completeness and accuracy.
Research and summarize relevant case law using Westlaw, Lexis, and public databases to support AUSAs in developing case strategy and written filings.
Analyze appellate records and extract factual/legal issues for attorney reference.
Assist with electronic discovery and participate in civil/criminal litigation procedures involving document and data analysis..
Trial Preparation and Presentation
Organize and manage litigation materials for presentation in court, including creating visual trial exhibits (e.g., charts, timelines, graphics).
Identify and resolve case deficiencies by flagging missing documents or inconsistent information and initiating investigative follow-up.
Coordinate with federal agencies and witnesses to ensure timely and complete cooperation for all trial stages.
Maintain case calendars and ensure timely filing and submission of required pleadings and trial materials.
Assist in courtroom preparation, manage exhibits, retrieve evidence, and produce relevant documentation or testimony materials on demand.
Litigation Technology & Automation
Use litigation support systems and tools including:
Scan-It for document scanning
I-Pro for redaction
Case Map for document summarization
Sanctions for trial exhibit display
ECF systems for court filings
Automate litigation reports, statistical data, and trial support materials using Microsoft Office and database software.
Perform database management functions including data entry, data retrieval, report generation, and search functions.
Administrative & Technical Support
Provide administrative support for litigation tasks including automation, legal document organization, and workflow tracking.
Identify user automation needs, design systems to enter and retrieve data, and establish operational procedures.
EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
Minimum 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required.
At least 1 year of experience in automated litigation support.
Trial litigation experience is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Strong working knowledge of legal research principles, federal court systems, and e-discovery procedures.
Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, ECF, I-Pro, Case Map, and Sanctions software.
Knowledge of Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation databases.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No