Paralegal I Supporting the US Attorneys Office Job Listing at FSA in Portland, ME (Job ID 5001174046006)

Description

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal I. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities This position is ideal for recent college graduates planning to attend law school or interested in the legal field.

• Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
• Conduct research and obtain additional information related to specific cases
• Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc)
• Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
• Provide assistance on instruments
• Provide information on instruments
• Gather facts for cases and routine reports
• Perform initial review of petitions
• Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
• Proficiency with numerous software including IPRO, CASEMAP, QUICKBOOKS, and MICROSOFT SUIT
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and be a "team-player"

Requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; Four year undergraduate degree preferred
• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract selected information.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.   Agency Overview The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.   Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

EEO Statement

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.

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