Sr. Paralegal
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description: Altegrity is currently seeking to employ Sr. Paralegal right now, this job will be presented in Louisiana. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. -
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Description
Company Overview
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Altegrity
company, is a leading federal security solution provider that supports National Se! curity initiatives around the globe for over 15 years with more than 6,600 employees working in all 50 states and overseas. We offer state-of-the-art solutions in Construction Surveillance, Intel Analysis, Physical/Personnel/Facility Security, Investigative Analytics, Security Analytics, Counter-Surveillance, Personal Security, Infrastructure Protection, Litigation Support, Records Management, Cyber/Forensics, Training & Law Enforcement, and Immigration Investigation.
Position Description:
We have an exciting upcoming opportunity for a Paralegal in New Orleans to support our government customer at the US Attorney’s Office.
Responsibilities:
- Examines, prepares and processes a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format. Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, ! orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas. Obtains needed info! rmation from files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court. In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proofs of claim, and satisfaction of judgment. Completes variable aspects of recurring legal documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
- Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services r! esponsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues.
Composes original letters that do not require legal interpretations, but do require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, requests for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants.
2. Provides a variety of direct clerical and administrative support assistance services to AUSA staff.
Typical assignments include:
- Receives visitors and telephone callers. Furnishes requested ! information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions ! and general procedures of the office. Determines which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter.
- Establishes and maintains a variety of files. Searches legal reference files for information needed by AUSAs in conducting interviews and preparing correspondence. Assembles exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents from file material. Separates, screens, selects, assembles, and organizes files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository in accordance with established procedures.
- Performs docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system. As necessary, searches database for required information.
- Obligates funds for litigation expenses and monitors for continued necessity. Reviews bills and invoices and submits to budget office for payment.
- Maintains calendar of assigned active cases. Tracks filing, hearing, and trial dates,! and scheduling conferences and interviews. Develops and maintains suspense system for ongoing cases and informs the AUSA of pending dates and deadlines. Maintains calendar(s) of the AUSA(s), scheduling appointments, interviews, and conferences, and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances.
- Arranges travel by preparing itinerary, and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers.
4. Provides ! automated litigation to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations. Utilizes various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters. Prepares documents, charts, and visual materials for use in trials. Provides support e.g., enlarging charts and marking exhibits.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience; must have trial experience; degree or paralegal certificate; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
Litigation support software knowledge.
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening required. All resumes are held in confidence. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. No faxes please. Only candidates whose profiles! closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.
Job
Legal
Primary Location
United States-Louisiana-New Orleans
Organization
Litigation Support
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Unposting Date
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This job will be started on: Sat, 18 May 2013 04:27:36 GMT