
Job Description
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 .
- 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.