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Legal Assistant / Fact Witness Coordinator Supporting the US Att
Clearance Jobs, Oxford, Mississippi, United States, 38655
Fact Witness Coordinator / Paralegal I
FSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We are currently sourcing for a potential vacancy for a Fact Witness Coordinator / Paralegal I. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! Responsibilities: Provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial. Receive visitors, field phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury. Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time, and determine any special circumstances or needs of the fact witness. Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances regarding witnesses. Prior to fact witness' appearance, ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witness. Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference, offer and perform courtroom orientation, accompany witness to court, ensure a safe waiting area is available, and collect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursement documents. Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement. Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts, when necessary. Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format. Perform general office procedures pertaining to fact witness management. Requirements: High school Diploma is required, undergraduate degree is preferred. 1+ year's experience in a related field. Prefer applicants who have legal experience working in a court or law firm and/or administrative experience making travel arrangements. Good communication skills. Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources. Ability to establish case/project files. Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases. Ability to prepare and format management reports. Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute and print information. Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software. Schedule appointments. Answer inquiries regarding case-related information. Obtain additional information from other agencies/organizations. Maintain internal status information. Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data. Provide administrative information and assistance concerning case or file to other agencies or organizations. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. USAO Victim-Witness personnel directly support and services to victims and witnesses of federal crime. Victim-Witness personnel play an integral role in facilitating the participation and cooperation of victims and witnesses throughout the federal judicial system. Benefit Overview: At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. Telework Eligibility: This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite. Hiring Entity: FSA
FSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We are currently sourcing for a potential vacancy for a Fact Witness Coordinator / Paralegal I. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! Responsibilities: Provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial. Receive visitors, field phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury. Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time, and determine any special circumstances or needs of the fact witness. Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances regarding witnesses. Prior to fact witness' appearance, ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witness. Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference, offer and perform courtroom orientation, accompany witness to court, ensure a safe waiting area is available, and collect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursement documents. Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement. Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts, when necessary. Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format. Perform general office procedures pertaining to fact witness management. Requirements: High school Diploma is required, undergraduate degree is preferred. 1+ year's experience in a related field. Prefer applicants who have legal experience working in a court or law firm and/or administrative experience making travel arrangements. Good communication skills. Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources. Ability to establish case/project files. Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases. Ability to prepare and format management reports. Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute and print information. Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software. Schedule appointments. Answer inquiries regarding case-related information. Obtain additional information from other agencies/organizations. Maintain internal status information. Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data. Provide administrative information and assistance concerning case or file to other agencies or organizations. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. USAO Victim-Witness personnel directly support and services to victims and witnesses of federal crime. Victim-Witness personnel play an integral role in facilitating the participation and cooperation of victims and witnesses throughout the federal judicial system. Benefit Overview: At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. Telework Eligibility: This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite. Hiring Entity: FSA