Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO

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 II / Fact-Witness Coordinator. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's office. If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials;
• Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness
  payments;
• Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and
  lodging needs;
• Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process;
• Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District.
  Assignments will typically include:
• Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information
  pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement;
• Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements,
  appearance dates and times, and special circumstances;
• Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness
  travel and initiate reimbursements;
• Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and
  USAO policies and procedures;
• Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses;
• Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner;
• Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences;
• Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring,
  database creation and maintenance, and document management.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent (an undergraduate degree is preferred)
• One year experience in administrative or legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry
• Proficiency with office technology, including but not limited to computers, fax machines, and copier machines
• Proficiency in organizational skills and the ability to multitask assignments
• Automated litigation support experience very helpful.
• Basic paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview The mission of the United States Attorneys is to serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. There are 93 United States Attorneys stationed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each United States Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer of the United States within his or her particular jurisdiction. Each United States Attorney's Office (USAO) is staffed with Victim-Witness personnel who provide direct support and services to victims and witnesses of federal crime. Victim-Witness personnel play an integral role in facilitating the participation and cooperation of victims and witnesses throughout the federal judicial system. In addition to affording rights and providing services to victims pursuant to the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) and other federal law, Victim-Witness personnel are responsible for witness management. 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 . This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsiteConsistent 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.