ROLE We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia (NDGA). The scope of this role includes providing legal and administrative support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division, with a focus on bankruptcy cases and handling a range of litigation tasks and document management.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES I. Legal Support
Examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal, tax, and financial documents
Review incoming material, determine case needs, and assemble legal documents
Obtain needed information from files, agencies, or other sources
Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or court
Prepare legal actions like subpoenas, notices, and objections with limited instructions
Assist attorneys in hearings or trials through preparation and support
Compile trial notebooks, witness lists, and handle courtroom technology
Verify citations and statutory references using legal resources
Ensure citations are consistent with source material
Compose original communications that require a knowledge of legal procedures
File and serve government pleadings in bankruptcy court
II. Administration
Receive visitors, telephone callers, and furnish requested information
Establish and maintain a variety of electronic and physical files
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents
Perform docketing duties like opening, updating, and closing cases
Enter information into databases and monitor for updates
Prepare and submit bills and invoices to the budget office for payment
Maintain a calendar of active cases, tracking deadlines and scheduling events
Develop a suspense system for ongoing cases and inform the AUSA of deadlines
Review, assess, and sort incoming bankruptcy mail for new cases
Contact appropriate agency counsel for all new cases received via mail
III. Document Production
Produce written documents using a range of office software applications
Integrate outputs from different software types into word processing text
Ensure proper format, spelling, and grammar in all written documents
IV. Automated Litigation Assistance
Provide litigation support using software applications and graphics hardware
Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials for trials
Provide technical support by enlarging charts and duplicating media
V. Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of office software for document creation and management
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
BACKGROUND
2 years of litigation paralegal experience required
1 year of experience in automated litigation support required
Experience in civil practice, including bankruptcy experience, preferred
Experience with using legal technology tools and equipment preferred
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Undergraduate degree preferred
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA 30303
TELEWORK
N/A
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
Department of Justice (DOJ)
TRAVEL
Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. 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 100% 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 100% of the time.