Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI

Position : Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI

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Location : Washington, DC

Salary : $37.23 per hour

Description :

Eligible for 20% pay differential

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

EnProVera, owned and operated by government veterans with extensive backgrounds in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, the Military, and the Intelligence Community, has a vacancy for a Paralegal / Legal Assistant III.

In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Responsibilities :

• Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions / opinions, including legal references.
• Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards.
• Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence.
• Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources.
• Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries;

and managing witnesses.

• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders.
• Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits.
• Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys.
• Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.
• Provides training to other personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal experience; or High School Diploma / GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience.
• One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases.
• Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases.
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.

Additional Information :

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Note : The 20% pay differential is dependent upon the customer's order for services and requires an Active Top-Secret security clearance.

Agency Overview :

The mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

FBI investigates a broad range of criminal violations, integrating the use of asset forfeiture into its overall strategy to eliminate targeted criminal enterprises.

Benefits Overview :

At EnProVera, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs.

Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth.

EEO and Important Policy Statements :

EnProVera is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity), veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law.

EnProVera is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace.

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