Criminal Legal Assistant

Winston-Salem, NC

Full Time

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Mid Level

ROLE
We are seeking a Criminal Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina in Winston-Salem, NC. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division by helping sustain effective legal support for federal criminal prosecutions.

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

I. Criminal Legal Support

Prepare, review, and process legal documents used in federal criminal cases
Review incoming case materials and identify documents that need to be prepared or assembled
Gather information from case files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and other sources
Submit completed legal documents to the assigned Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) or court, as directed
Prepare recurring legal documents (motions, subpoenas, warrants, affidavits, notices, summonses, orders, and pleadings)

II. Trial Preparation Support

Support trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, exhibit lists, and related materials
Use legal resources to verify citations, statutory references, and source materials
Prepare tables of contents, indices, citation lists, and reference materials for briefs
Review legal and non-legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence

III. Case File & Records Support

Establish, maintain, organize, and update legal case files and records
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal materials from case files
Screen and organize records for disposition or transfer in accordance with office procedures
Open, update, and close cases in automated case tracking systems
Search databases and case management systems for required information

IV. Calendar & Deadline Support

Maintain calendars for active cases, court dates, hearings, conferences, interviews, and deadlines
Track pending dates and provide reminders to the assigned AUSA
Support scheduling for appointments, interviews, conferences, and court appearances

V. Administrative Support

Draft routine legal correspondence, including transmittal letters, notices, status updates, and extension requests
Greet visitors, answer telephone calls, and provide general information on office procedures and case-related matters
Identify questions or issues that need to be referred to the assigned AUSA
Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, visitors, courts, agencies, and other stakeholders
Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Proficient with office technology
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat Professional
Skilled in word processing & data entry
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Valid state driver’s license
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two years in a professional office environment
Experience in document management and review, and file management systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

LOCATION

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

TELEWORK

Telework may be authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
Must be able to complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) background investigation

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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