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Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO
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Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials. Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness payments. Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and lodging needs. Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process. Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District. Assignments will typically include: Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement. Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements, appearance dates and times, and special circumstances. Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness travel and initiate reimbursements. Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures. Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses. Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner. Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences. Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring, database creation and maintenance, and document management. Requirements
A High School Diploma, or equivalent (an undergraduate degree is preferred). One year experience in administrative or legal setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry. Proficiency with office technology, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, and copier machines. Proficiency in organizational skills and the ability to multitask assignments. Automated litigation support experience is very helpful. Basic paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research. Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools. Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview
The mission of the United States Attorneys is to serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. There are 93 United States Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer of the United States within his or her jurisdiction. Each USAO is staffed with Victim-Witness personnel who provide direct support and services to victims and witnesses of federal crime. Benefits Overview
FSA Federal offers comprehensive benefits with choice and flexibility to support health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee-only coverage can be built around basic plans at $0 employee cost for Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. This position is not currently approved for telework and requires onsite work. FSA is an equal employment opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $25 Hourly
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Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO. Join to apply for the
Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO
role at
iHire . Responsibilities
Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials. Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness payments. Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and lodging needs. Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process. Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District. Assignments will typically include: Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement. Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements, appearance dates and times, and special circumstances. Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness travel and initiate reimbursements. Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures. Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses. Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner. Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences. Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring, database creation and maintenance, and document management. Requirements
A High School Diploma, or equivalent (an undergraduate degree is preferred). One year experience in administrative or legal setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry. Proficiency with office technology, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, and copier machines. Proficiency in organizational skills and the ability to multitask assignments. Automated litigation support experience is very helpful. Basic paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research. Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools. Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview
The mission of the United States Attorneys is to serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. There are 93 United States Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer of the United States within his or her jurisdiction. Each USAO is staffed with Victim-Witness personnel who provide direct support and services to victims and witnesses of federal crime. Benefits Overview
FSA Federal offers comprehensive benefits with choice and flexibility to support health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee-only coverage can be built around basic plans at $0 employee cost for Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. This position is not currently approved for telework and requires onsite work. FSA is an equal employment opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $25 Hourly
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