Paralegal (Baton Rouge, LA)
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: Lockheed Martin Corporation is looking of Paralegal (Baton Rouge, LA) right now, this position will be presented in Louisiana. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Req ID 277977BR Industry Job Title Paralegal (Baton Rouge, LA) Job Code/Title W30361:Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Job Description This position is in support of work at th! e U.S. Attorney's Office in Baton Rouge, LA located at 777 Florida Street.
The estimated length of this assignment is through May 31, 2014 with the possibility of extensions.
Overtime and travel may authorized as needed.
The Employee will perform the following duties but not limited to:
- 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, subpoenas, warrants, etc. Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and 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 limited instructions f! rom the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, crim! inal and/or civil complaints and motions, search warrants, seizure warrants, judgments, garnishments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury and deposition subpoenas, orders 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 Department of Justice guidelines relating to victims’ rights and services responsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues.
- Using original and online legal resources, verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Ensures citations are complete and consisten! t with source material.
- Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions and miscellaneous references in briefs.
- 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.
- 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 conductin! g interviews and preparing correspondence. Assembles exhibits, affidavi! ts, 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 an automated case tracking system. As necessary, searches database for required information.
- 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.
- Performs other related tasks, as needed. Basic Qualifications *Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Paralegal Certificate. An equivalent le! vel of training may be substituted with the approval of the COTR.
- At least ONE (1) year of litigation paralegal experience.
- Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and WestLaw.
- Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications.
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality of work under extreme pressure will be very important.
- Lifting/carrying of moderately heavy items such as boxes.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. Desired skills *Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Access and Outlook), strongly desired.
- Attention to detail.
- Trial experience, helpful.
- Automated ! litigation support experience, very helpful (i.e. Concordance, Access, ! etc...).
- Experience with organization and management of documents.
- Current or active clearance. Security Clearance Public Trust LMCareers Business Unit ESS0997 IS&GS-CIVIL (S8200) Business Area Info Systems & Global Sol Program Mega 4 (EOUSA) Department 7254024:BPS - SCA Labor Pool Job Class Legal Job Category Hourly/Non-Exempt City Baton Rouge State Louisiana Virtual No Relocation Available No Work Schedule STANDARD-Mon-Fri/8 hours a day Req Type Task Order/IDIQ Direct/Indirect Direct Shift First
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This position will be started on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:34:32 GMT
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