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ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia. Your scope of work includes providing direct legal support, clerical and administrative assistance, managing case-related documents, coordinating with witnesses, and ensuring compliance with Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
LOCATION
TELEWORK
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
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KMRG, 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.
Salary
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial
- Work directly with fact witnesses
- Help and support to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury
- Receive visitors
- Field phone calls, questions, and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information
- Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements
- Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements and appearance date/time
- Determine any special circumstances or needs of the fact witness
- Use judgment to determine when AUSA should be notified of special circumstances or needs of fact witnesses
- Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances regarding witnesses
- Complete and submit documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approval before proceeding with travel arrangements
- Ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witness prior to appearance
- Make necessary arrangements for fact witness travel and lodging according to Department of Justice and USAO policies
- Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference
- Assist with and perform courtroom orientations as needed
- Accompany witnesses to court when needed
- Ensure a safe waiting area is available
- Collect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursement documents
- Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement (e.g., witness vouchers, etc.)
- Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers
- Gather required documentation and assist with reconciliation of Government Travel Accounts
- Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, etc. when necessary
- Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format
- Compose original letters that require knowledge of legal procedures and terminology relevant to fact witness laws
- Perform office task related to fact witness management (e.g., establish/maintain fact witness files, documents, and databases)
- Assemble documents for fact witness files according to established procedures and DOJ regulations
- Establish and maintain a calendar and/or database of active and pending fact witness appearances if requested
- Track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferences
- Perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management related duties as required/assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Knowledge of witness management procedures and protocols preferred
- Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology relevant to fact witness laws/regulations preferred
- Knowledge of software used by the USAO preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
BACKGROUND
- Exp. working with witnesses preferred
- Exp. in customer service preferred
- Exp. in general office procedures, file management, and database maintenance preferred
- Exp. in working within a legal setting preferred
EDUCATION
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
- Atlanta, GA 30303
TELEWORK
- N/A
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours a week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
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KMRG, 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.
- $46,000 - $53,000/year
