Paralegal

 Paralegal

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to provide support to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois. The successful candidate will work on affirmative civil fraud cases, including qui tams filed under the False Claims Act, and will assist in the organization and handling of filed qui tam cases and affirmative civil fraud investigations.

The Paralegal will work with Assistant United States Attorneys and legal support staff to conduct investigative research and analysis, review documents, and prepare for court proceedings. The position requires proficiency in various software platforms and databases, including Relativity, Eclipse SE, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review a variety of both civil and criminal case documents and files to become familiar with the pertinent material
• Support healthcare fraud investigations by analyzing a variety of materials, including medical billing and coding data, medical records, state and federal regulations and guidance, documents produced by targets of investigations, and investigative files
• Utilize electronic discovery software and databases, including Relativity and Eclipse SE, to organize, review, and analyze voluminous document sets
• Communicate the results of investigative research and analysis by indentifying important evidence and legal issues
• Establish and maintain an effective system of compiling, indexing, organizing, and analyzing large document productions and other records (both electronic and paper) obtained from outside sources
• Assist in preparing and conducting witness interviews and depositions by identifying relevant facts, documents, and issues
• Assist in preparing and filing complaints, motions, legal briefs, proposed orders, and other documents in federal district court; preparing, tracking, and monitoring civil investigative demands; preparing internal memoranda; and responding to Justice Department reporting requirements
• Maintain internal case files (both electronic and paper) by opening and closing files; tracking court dockets and calendaring deadlines; scanning, photocopying, organizing, and binding paper records; creating and maintaining electronic folder structures; monitoring retaining, and organizing incoming and outgoing case-related correspondence; uploading and downloading files; copying files to encrypted media; and mailing out discovery or correspondence to various federal agencies and opposing counsel
• Assist in preparing for civil court proceedings by issuing subpoenas and summonses to appear; marking, compiling, organizing, photocopying, and indexing evidentiary exhibits; preparing narrative summaries, charts, tables, graphs, or other visual aids; drafting affidavits and witness declarations; preparing binders for cases; and assisting with courtroom evidence presentation
• Assist office legal assistants by purging files after cases are closed, including properly disposing of unnecessary case records; shifting and rotating files so an organized filing system is maintained for the closed files; assigning each file a closed number; logging the number into a central index; boxing up files for shipment; and shipping closed files to the Record Center
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, photocopier, scanner, and fax machine to input and retrieve information, and to produce documents, correspondence, or forms
• Meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office
• Communicate clearly and effectively in meetings, correspondence, and telephone conferences
• Work and interact professionally and courteously with all levels of staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• At least three years of relevant work experience in a legal setting
• Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
• Experience in utilizing electronic discovery software and databases, including Relativity and Eclipse SE, is required

West 4th 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.

Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. Selected 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Salary : $26 - $0