About This Role
This paralegal role supports the Civil Division in civil cases filed against the Federal Government in the District of Colorado. The work involves a wide variety of tasks to assist in handling these cases, including research, case organization, and document preparation.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of tasks to assist in the handling of civil cases, including research, case organization, tracking court-imposed deadlines, preparing pleadings, document review, exhibit preparation and other work needed to represent the federal government in litigation
- Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents
- Create and use spreadsheets and databases
- Gather factual information and material, including agency records, court records and other public records
- Read, analyze and summarize materials, including court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, files and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed
- Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders
- Perform specialized research, including factual and legal research, as necessary, and write memoranda
- Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in briefs, presentations, and hearings
- Use various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners
- Prepare documents, exhibits, charts and visual materials
- Provide technical support, e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos and marking exhibits
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
- Three (3) or more years of Paralegal experience
- Relevant work experience
- Strong writing, organizational and computer skills
- Work ethic and attention to detail are essential
- U.S. Citizenship
- Federal Background check Investigation required
Nice to have:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Experience in reviewing large quantities of documents
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time hours (40+ per week)
- Contract: 2 years
Application Process
- Be a US Citizen and willing to undergo a DOJ background investigation in accordance with federal requirements
