West 4th Strategy
Legal Assistant/Paralegal III
West 4th Strategy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19103
Paralegal / Legal Assistant III
We need an experienced Paralegal for the Pennsylvania Assistant United States Attorneys (PA-AUSA). In this role, you will provide a variety of legal assistance to the Criminal Division, including reviewing and preparing a variety of legal documents. The work requires knowledge of the processes, procedures, and practices of legal support activities in conjunction with knowledge of office skills to increase the effectiveness of the assigned AUSAs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities Prepare electronic court filings using ECF/PACER Assist in performing legal research Utilize automated legal research tools such as Court link, public databases and/or program-specific legal matters Support criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery Help with pretrial and trial by preparing, reviewing, and organizing case file information and trial binders Schedule witnesses and court reporters Prepare internal authorizations for requesting goods/services such as deposition transcripts Interact with agencies and other internal personnel Track filings, hearings and trial dates, and schedule conferences, interviews, and other deadlines for AUSAs Secure itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents Organize files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depositor Draft and serve subpoenas Prepare indictment packages Prepare 6(e) letters for Federal Agents Education Bachelor's degree Background 1-2 years of legal experience Criminal legal experience preferred Location Philadelphia, PA 19106 Hybrid work schedule Clearance U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government Client Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office of PA Travel No travel required Work Hours 40 hours per week 8 hours per day Employment Classification Employment Classification Eligibility
W2 Relocation Not eligible for relocation benefits West 4 th
Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
We need an experienced Paralegal for the Pennsylvania Assistant United States Attorneys (PA-AUSA). In this role, you will provide a variety of legal assistance to the Criminal Division, including reviewing and preparing a variety of legal documents. The work requires knowledge of the processes, procedures, and practices of legal support activities in conjunction with knowledge of office skills to increase the effectiveness of the assigned AUSAs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities Prepare electronic court filings using ECF/PACER Assist in performing legal research Utilize automated legal research tools such as Court link, public databases and/or program-specific legal matters Support criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery Help with pretrial and trial by preparing, reviewing, and organizing case file information and trial binders Schedule witnesses and court reporters Prepare internal authorizations for requesting goods/services such as deposition transcripts Interact with agencies and other internal personnel Track filings, hearings and trial dates, and schedule conferences, interviews, and other deadlines for AUSAs Secure itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents Organize files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depositor Draft and serve subpoenas Prepare indictment packages Prepare 6(e) letters for Federal Agents Education Bachelor's degree Background 1-2 years of legal experience Criminal legal experience preferred Location Philadelphia, PA 19106 Hybrid work schedule Clearance U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government Client Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office of PA Travel No travel required Work Hours 40 hours per week 8 hours per day Employment Classification Employment Classification Eligibility
W2 Relocation Not eligible for relocation benefits West 4 th
Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.