ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia (NDGA). The scope of this role includes providing legal and administrative support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division, with a focus on bankruptcy cases and handling a range of litigation tasks and document management.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Legal Support
- Examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal, tax, and financial documents
- Review incoming material, determine case needs, and assemble legal documents
- Obtain needed information from files, agencies, or other sources
- Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or court
- Prepare legal actions like subpoenas, notices, and objections with limited instructions
- Assist attorneys in hearings or trials through preparation and support
- Compile trial notebooks, witness lists, and handle courtroom technology
- Verify citations and statutory references using legal resources
- Ensure citations are consistent with source material
- Compose original communications that require a knowledge of legal procedures
- File and serve government pleadings in bankruptcy court
II. Administration
Receive visitors, telephone callers, and furnish requested informationEstablish and maintain a variety of electronic and physical filesAssemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documentsPerform docketing duties like opening, updating, and closing casesEnter information into databases and monitor for updatesPrepare and submit bills and invoices to the budget office for paymentMaintain a calendar of active cases, tracking deadlines and scheduling eventsDevelop a suspense system for ongoing cases and inform the AUSA of deadlinesReview, assess, and sort incoming bankruptcy mail for new casesContact appropriate agency counsel for all new cases received via mailIII. Document Production
Produce written documents using a range of office software applicationsIntegrate outputs from different software types into word processing textEnsure proper format, spelling, and grammar in all written documentsIV. Automated Litigation Assistance
Provide litigation support using software applications and graphics hardwarePrepare documents, charts, and visual materials for trialsProvide technical support by enlarging charts and duplicating mediaV. Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of office software for document creation and managementKnowledge of legal procedures and terminologyExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and multitasking skillsBACKGROUND
2 years of litigation paralegal experience required1 year of experience in automated litigation support requiredExperience in civil practice, including bankruptcy experience, preferredExperience with using legal technology tools and equipment preferredEDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent requiredParalegal Certificate preferredUndergraduate degree preferredLOCATION
Atlanta, GA 30303TELEWORK
N / ACLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal governmentCLIENT
Department of Justice (DOJ)TRAVEL
Travel may be requiredWORK HOURS
40 hours per week8 hours per dayEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — NonexemptRELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefitsKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO / AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and / or local law.
Other Considerations. 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 100% 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 100% of the time.