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Paralegal II

2 months ago


Macon, United States West 4th Strategy Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Paralegal II

ROLE

We need an experienced Paralegal to assist the DOJ in support of the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Middle District of Georgia: Civil Division. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide support in both file creation and preservation
  • Utilize specialized knowledge of the processes, procedures, and practices in support of civil matters typically handled by a USAO
  • Prepare initial draft of pleadings for review by Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA)
  • Read and analyze written discovery and summarize for AUSAs
  • Review and evaluate document production and summarize for AUSAs
  • Support search for and identification of expert witnesses
  • Evaluate expert discovery and reports and prepare initial impressions for AUSAs
  • Prepare final pleadings and exhibits to be filed with the district court
  • Conducts preliminary legal research in support of defensive and offensive civil claims
  • Track and maintain court ordered and discovery deadlines
  • Other relates duties as assigned and within scope
  • Maintain lists, as needed to track status to allow for location and easy retrieval, if needed

Knowledge & Skills

  • Two years of paralegal experience
  • Possess strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Possess working knowledge and experience with Westlaw and LexisNexus
  • Works and interacts professionally and effectively with all levels of staff
  • Meets and communicates with people in a courteous and tactful manner
  • Thrives in a deadline driven, high-pressure and high-volume environment
  • Able to understand and respond to direction well
  • Possess a specialized working knowledge of the processes, procedures, and practices of legal assistance activities in conjunction with a knowledge of clerical and administrative skills and an ability to apply these skills to increase the effectiveness of the assigned work

EDUCATION

  • Associate’s degree or higher preferred

JOB LOCATION

  • Macon, GA 31201

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.          

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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