Paralegal - EEC

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal and Case Support

• Draft and prepare substantive legal documents such as subpoenas, discovery letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and trial subpoenas for AUSA review and approval.
• Maintain and review inventories of subpoenaed materials and conduct document analysis for completeness and accuracy.
• Research and summarize relevant case law using Westlaw, Lexis, and public databases to support AUSAs in developing case strategy and written filings.
• Analyze appellate records and extract factual/legal issues for attorney reference.
• Assist with electronic discovery and participate in civil/criminal litigation procedures involving document and data analysis..

Trial Preparation and Presentation

• Organize and manage litigation materials for presentation in court, including creating visual trial exhibits (e.g., charts, timelines, graphics).

• Identify and resolve case deficiencies by flagging missing documents or inconsistent information and initiating investigative follow-up.

• Coordinate with federal agencies and witnesses to ensure timely and complete cooperation for all trial stages.

• Maintain case calendars and ensure timely filing and submission of required pleadings and trial materials.

• Assist in courtroom preparation, manage exhibits, retrieve evidence, and produce relevant documentation or testimony materials on demand.

Litigation Technology & Automation

• Use litigation support systems and tools including:

• Scan-It for document scanning

• I-Pro for redaction

• Case Map for document summarization

• Sanctions for trial exhibit display

• ECF systems for court filings

• Automate litigation reports, statistical data, and trial support materials using Microsoft Office and database software.

• Perform database management functions including data entry, data retrieval, report generation, and search functions.

Administrative & Technical Support

• Provide administrative support for litigation tasks including automation, legal document organization, and workflow tracking.

• Identify user automation needs, design systems to enter and retrieve data, and establish operational procedures.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required.

• At least 1 year of experience in automated litigation support.

• Trial litigation experience is highly desirable.

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of legal research principles, federal court systems, and e-discovery procedures.

• Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, ECF, I-Pro, Case Map, and Sanctions software.

• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation databases.