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Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI 24-501 - Security Clearance Required

FSA Federal
Washington, District of Columbia
Full-time

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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 IV.

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.

May provide Legal Clerk / Paralegal II review.

  • 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.

Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.

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.

Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.

Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries;

and managing witnesses.

Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement.

Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition.

  • 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.

Requisition : 24-501

24-501

Position Schedule : Full-time

Full-time

Requirements :

NOTE : Applicants with an Active TS Clearance preferred

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
  • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents
  • 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

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.

The FBI has successfully used asset forfeiture in White Collar Crime, Organized Crime, Drug, Violent Crime and Terrorism investigations.

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.

A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for : Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

Telework Eligibility :

Hybrid Telework Schedule available after successful completion of probationary period or job-related training

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. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment.

As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.

Hiring Entity

EnProVera

30+ days ago
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