Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence. Currently teleworking, but expect that to be reduced to partial telework, partial in office. In Office work expected for at least 3-4 days per week. Final direction on telework hasn’t been received yet. Typical office hours 8:30 – 5pm with 30 minutes lunch. Overtime is infrequent, except for during work-related travel. Local Travel (Continental U.S.) expected 10%-15% of the time. MBI background investigation required. We need someone who can work in Washington, DC, but we are responsive to the impact of COVID and will be flexible and consistent with DOJ policy. Paralegal Responsibilities for the GNETS Litigation: In general, the GNETS paralegal duties focus upon litigation support as we prepare for trial in the coming months. The assignments evolve and we would like to be able to add complex responsibilities for a capable candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Discovery and State Productions: Monitor JEFS for productions from the state, notify attorneys about new productions, log into JEFS, download, organize and save production into the proper folders on the shared drive.

· Copy documents to the network shared drive.

· Notify case manager of a Relativity upload request and circulate the shared drive link to the new documents.

· Assist with reviewing and analyzing incoming data and other information.

· Subpoena Productions: Monitor JEFS for productions from the counsels, notify the attorneys about new productions, log into JEFS, download, organize and save production into the proper folder on the shared drive. Send case team the link to assess production. Copy to the network drive. Notify case manager of a Relativity upload request and send link to the new document.

· JEFS External User Request: Work with opposing counsel and the helpdesk requesting user access to JEFS.

· Subpoenas: assist in research, study local rules for sufficiency, drafting, service and filing of all subpoenas.

· Depositions: Support research, assist with topic development and questions, management of exhibits, including locating originals, marking, copying, filing, and sending overnight to the site.

· Experts: Locate documents, research issues, schedule conferences, join in all prep meetings, provide support in travel arrangements, do background checks on ne candidates with help from the DOJ librarians.

· Outreach: Email outreach to complainants, advocates, GNETS alumni families, scheduling outreach interviews, researching background, and taking notes during those interviews.

· Weekly meetings – coordinate schedules, prepare and research topics for public outreach, take notes. Maintain the outreach spreadsheet on the shared drive, making sure that it is up to date with details of interviews and contact info. Outreach shared drive organization, making sure notes are saved into the correct folders.

· Misc.: GNETS on-demand Zoom: yearly calendar of excel file and all team zoom requests, schedule and share event details and organize notes and records of meetings. Proofing and editing: respond to requests to shepherdize cases, proofread, edit, prepare clean final versions of documents Assist with electronic filing of documents.

· Notetaking: Assist with notetaking during meetings. Monitoring Public Information: Monitor news, social media, and other sources for information related to the issues and key players involved with the GNETS case.

· General Research/Analysis: Assist with miscellaneous assignments that may involve conducting online research, summarizing/organizing information from different sources, and analyzing data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Must be US Citizen
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support
• Desired Qualifications:
• Spanish Language skills preferred, but not required.
• Advanced skills with Excel
• Professional, can-do, customer-service attitude
• Familiarity and experience with Relativity, Excel, JEFS, Word, Zoom, Teams, Power Point, Westlaw for research, and social media are highly prized.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Paralegal Certificate?
• Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: One location