PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT III SUPPORTING THE ATF WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Company: FSA
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 20, 2024
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Job Description:
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. FSA Federal (FSA) is
focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law
enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for
a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be
supporting the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF). 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. Requirements 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. Agency Overview The
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) mission
is to enforce the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol,
tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson by working directly and in
cooperation with other federal, state and local law enforcement
agencies. ATF has the authority to seize and forfeit firearms,
ammunition, explosives, alcohol, tobacco, currency, conveyances and
certain real property involved in violation of law. Benefits
Overview At FSA Federal, 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 -amp;
Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee
Assistance Program. For more information, click here. EEO and
Important Policy Statements: FSA 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. FSA 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.
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