PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 27-WVS-13097709-DE.

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Paralegal Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia. Typical work assignments will include: Conducting legal research using in-depth knowledge of the application of various laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretations related to financial crimes. Organizing and preparing research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case. Drafting legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate, precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions. Assisting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials. Participating in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.