Senior Paralegal

Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, client agencies and support staff to prepare cases for litigation.

Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies, client agencies, and via the legal process.

Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case.

Examines, prepares and processes a variety of legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and moderately complex in nature.

Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications.

Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies.

Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery.

Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to opposing counsel.

Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs.

Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings.

Provides assistance to AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.