Paralegal - USAO - Criminal Division - VA

Gilchrist Global Strategies has a great job opportunity to work as a Paralegal. This role will provide legal support for the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) in Alexandria, VA. 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Works with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), federal law enforcement officers, and support staff to prepare litigation cases. 
• Obtains records, documents, and evidence from federal law enforcement agencies via the legal process. 
• Reviews and analyzes case material to become familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case. 
• Examines, prepares, and processes a variety of legal documents that are characteristically voluminous and complex. 
• Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications. 
• Notes deficiencies in the uploading of case materials and missing materials, and undertakes inquiries to correct deficiencies. 
• Works with litigation support to resolve any issues related to the intake, processing, and dissemination of discovery. 
• Assists AUSAs in producing discovery to defense counsel. 
• Organizes and coordinates discovery distribution, including indexes and production logs. 
• Suggests and develops effective trial presentation of case materials. 
• Prepares computerized trial presentation programs and demonstrative exhibits. 
• Operates electronic systems and court presentation software during court proceedings. 
• Assists AUSAs in trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, and drafting witness and exhibit lists.

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school
• Must have at least one year of litigation paralegal experience.
• Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
• Requires hands-on experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems are required.
• Requires familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Must have the ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government-issued security clearance
• Must be comfortable working in person and in an office setting

The Gilchrist Law Firm PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.