Legal Assistant

Tuba Group is a small federal contracting business and a CMMI® Level 3 Rated, ISO9001:2015 certified organization, with a primary focus in accounting, financial, systems, technical, engineering, administrative, management, and subject matter expertise services in accounting, and auditing services. Our mission is to provide value-added solutions that contribute to the success of government agencies, small businesses and independent professionals by leveraging the skill and talent our most valuable resources - our people

Requires: Public Trust Security Clearance 

Requires: United States Citizenship

Requires: Bachelor's Degree  from an accredited school or university 

General Summary

Provides administrative support, handling tasks like maintaining records, preparing documents, and assisting with litigation, while also potentially performing research and investigations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, reviews, organizes, and facilitates the timely processing of Tort claims and FOIA requests 
• Provides organization and management of case files.
• Reviews data for completeness of information, and proper execution.
• Extracts data from database.
• Conducts research and obtains additional information from other investigative agencies/data bases.
• Establishes and maintains physical file.
• Prepares notices/advertisements when required.
• Receives suspense petitions, claims, and processes requests.
• Reconciles inconsistencies. 
• Provides on-the-job training for new data analyst personnel. 
• Ensures data analysts personnel meet periodic training requirements. 
• Provides on-site quality assurance and quality control of work performed by other data analyst personnel. 
• Conducts validation and verification of case files in case data system. 
• Reviews data and information from multiple sources. 
• Establishes case/project files. 
• Accurately enters and maintains comprehensive case files, ensuring organization and accuracy for legal proceedings. 
• Leverages open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, agency databases, and research methods to gather background information, enhancing case files and providing critical context. 
• Collaborates with other federal agencies and/or other Deputy United States Marshals to obtain additional information, enhancing case analysis. 
• Efficiently monitor and maintain an organized, clutter-free mailbox.
• Responds to status inquires.
• Drafts and mails acknowledgment letters in a timely manner.
• Drafts referral and rejection letters for the attorney advisor to review and sign.
• Mails decision letters to the appropriate party.
• Provides analytical and administrative support to the USMS Office of General Counsel division.

 Skills:

• Strong knowledge of common software programs, such as the Microsoft Suite and database research engines like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. 
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and manage multiple priorities. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if applicable). 
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as required by the federal government. 

 Minimum Qualification Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant work experience. (Preferably in a law firm or legal environment) 

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are required to perform the functions of this position.

• Sedentary Work
• Requires sitting for extended periods.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Occasionally requires walking and standing

Tuba Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified application will receive consideration for employment.