ROLE We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Maine (DME). Your scope of work includes providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services and supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the office.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Process evidence in various databases (e.g., IPro databases)
Assist attorneys in trial preparation
Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
Review legal instruments for completeness and proper execution
Conduct legal research
Obtain additional case information
Determine the correctness of action per Government regulations and procedures
Research records to ascertain conditions that might preclude action
Provide assistance and information on legal instruments
Gather facts for cases and routine reports
Perform initial review of petitions
Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
Read and follow directions
Export and import data
Conduct electronic discovery
Use database software (i.e., IPro, CaseMap, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Suite)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in IPro, CaseMap, and QuickBooks
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Detail oriented and multitasker
BACKGROUND
1 year of experience in a related field preferred
Possess integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment
Team-oriented
EDUCATION
2-year undergraduate degree equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
Portland, Maine 04101
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.