Legal Assistant

Atlanta, GA

Full Time

Department of Justice

Entry Level

ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia. Your scope of work includes providing direct legal support, clerical and administrative assistance, managing case-related documents, coordinating with witnesses, and ensuring compliance with Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial
Work directly with fact witnesses
Help and support to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury
Receive visitors
Field phone calls, questions, and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information
Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements
Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements and appearance date/time
Determine any special circumstances or needs of the fact witness
Use judgment to determine when AUSA should be notified of special circumstances or needs of fact witnesses
Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances regarding witnesses
Complete and submit documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approval before proceeding with travel arrangements
Ensure all travel documents and appearance date and time have been provided to witness prior to appearance
Make necessary arrangements for fact witness travel and lodging according to Department of Justice and USAO policies
Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference
Assist with and perform courtroom orientations as needed
Accompany witnesses to court when needed
Ensure a safe waiting area is available
Collect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursement documents
Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement (e.g., witness vouchers, etc.)
Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers
Gather required documentation and assist with reconciliation of Government Travel Accounts
Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, etc. when necessary
Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format
Compose original letters that require knowledge of legal procedures and terminology relevant to fact witness laws
Perform office task related to fact witness management (e.g., establish/maintain fact witness files, documents, and databases)
Assemble documents for fact witness files according to established procedures and DOJ regulations
Establish and maintain a calendar and/or database of active and pending fact witness appearances if requested
Track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferences
Perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management related duties as required/assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of witness management procedures and protocols preferred
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology relevant to fact witness laws/regulations preferred
Knowledge of software used by the USAO preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills

BACKGROUND

Exp. working with witnesses preferred
Exp. in customer service preferred
Exp. in general office procedures, file management, and database maintenance preferred
Exp. in working within a legal setting preferred

EDUCATION

High school diploma required
Bachelor’s degree preferred

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA 30303

TELEWORK

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

40 hours a week
8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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