Paralegal Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Paralegal Specialist (Paralegal)
• Focus: Investigative and litigation support for administrative and civil cases involving federal securities law violations

Description

Provide investigative and litigation support to attorneys developing and prosecuting administrative and civil cases under federal securities laws. Conduct specialized legal and factual research, analyze case materials, and prepare complex legal documents as matters progress from investigation into court. Draft and review litigation documents, manage discovery and trial preparation, and file court documents via CM/ECF and other electronic filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist enforcement investigations with legal research and analysis of case files, reports, and testimony
• Independently review, process, and prepare documents involving complex legal issues as a case progresses through the investigative system
• Perform extensive, specialized research to identify relevant data, legislative history, precedents, and policies
• Research court rules in state and federal courts nationwide to determine proper filing form, content, and due dates
• Provide paralegal support for trial attorneys by drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing discovery and trial preparation, and preparing and filing court documents via CM/ECF and other electronic filing systems
• Research and analyze statutes, legal decisions, rulings, opinions, and administrative/judicial decisions relevant to complex legal issues
• Prepare replies to correspondence, conduct research when internal sources are insufficient, and coordinate responses with the appropriate legal units

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Selective Service registration or exemption (for eligible male applicants born after 12/31/1959)
• Completion of a pre-employment security investigation (favorable background investigation may be required)
• May be subject to drug testing
• Direct deposit required for federal salary payments
• May require completion of a one-year probationary period
• No PCS/relocation expenses authorized
• Minimum qualification: at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/SK-11, including researching laws; preparing legal documents/memoranda; managing investigative documents and case files; using application software and online legal research tools; and providing investigative/courtroom/pretrial litigation support using electronic discovery and other electronic technologies

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.