Department of Justice
Paralegal Specialist
Department of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Paralegal Specialist, typical work assignments may include the following:Performing research in various databases including Westlaw, PACER and Lexis; performing cite checks pursuant to The Bluebook, compiling legislative histories; proofreading and editing legal briefs and memoranda prior to filing in court; and ensuring conformance of documents to applicable court rules.Conducting document management, including creating and maintaining litigation databases.Organizing and writing synopses of factual materials; summarizing depositions; preparing, organizing, and indexing administrative records; and preparing non-legal memoranda.Providing assistance at hearings and/or trials, for example, preparing exhibits and coordinating travel and trial logistics.Performing case docketing; maintaining filing deadline calendar and coordinating with attorneys on each court filing; and preparing and assisting with filing all documents using PACER (ECF) and LEXIS-NEXIS (CourtLink) systems.Supporting attorneys and case teams in their efforts to identify and collect information for discovery, including e-discovery, purposes.Assisting with community engagement efforts - identifying interested members of the community, helping arrange for public presentation venues and materials, and helping plan for language access needs.
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As a Paralegal Specialist, typical work assignments may include the following:Performing research in various databases including Westlaw, PACER and Lexis; performing cite checks pursuant to The Bluebook, compiling legislative histories; proofreading and editing legal briefs and memoranda prior to filing in court; and ensuring conformance of documents to applicable court rules.Conducting document management, including creating and maintaining litigation databases.Organizing and writing synopses of factual materials; summarizing depositions; preparing, organizing, and indexing administrative records; and preparing non-legal memoranda.Providing assistance at hearings and/or trials, for example, preparing exhibits and coordinating travel and trial logistics.Performing case docketing; maintaining filing deadline calendar and coordinating with attorneys on each court filing; and preparing and assisting with filing all documents using PACER (ECF) and LEXIS-NEXIS (CourtLink) systems.Supporting attorneys and case teams in their efforts to identify and collect information for discovery, including e-discovery, purposes.Assisting with community engagement efforts - identifying interested members of the community, helping arrange for public presentation venues and materials, and helping plan for language access needs.
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