Legal Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

Full Time

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Mid Level

Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Pay: $36.15 - $41.24 / hour

KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Legal Assistant to join our team and provide support to the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO), Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Criminal Division.

In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with legal document preparation, pretrial and trial support, electronic court filings, legal research, case tracking, calendars, witness coordination, travel support, and records organization.

This position is a strong fit for a legal-support professional who is organized, detail-focused, comfortable working with case information and legal deadlines, and able to provide reliable support in a busy federal legal office.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and prepare legal documents, including Grand Jury subpoenas and indictment packages
Assist with pretrial and trial prep by reviewing/organizing case files, trial binders, exhibits, affidavits, etc.
Compile witness lists and coordinate the scheduling of witnesses and court reporters
Interact with witnesses, investigative agents, other agencies, and internal USAO personnel
Assemble and organize files and records for disposition or transfer to records repositories
Prepare and submit electronic court filings using ECF/PACER
Conduct legal research using Courtlink, public information databases, and other available legal resources
Verify legal citations and assist AUSAs with research supporting assigned criminal matters
Maintain the automated case-tracking system for assigned matters
Maintain calendars of active court matters, including filings, hearings, trial dates, and other deadlines
Schedule appointments, interviews, conferences, and other case-related commitments
Provide reminders for court appearances and other time-sensitive obligations
Arrange attorney and witness travel, including itineraries, transportation, and hotel reservations
Prepare internal authorizations, travel authorizations, and vouchers

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

Experience and qualifications that align with the position

LOCATION

Primary place of performance is 615 Chestnut Street, Suite 1250, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Services are required at the USAO location; in rare instances, services may be required at an alternative location

TRAVEL

Travel is not anticipated

SECURITY

Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years or qualify through specified federal/military status

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment classification—Nonexempt

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