Job Description
Legal Assistant ROLE We need an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Kentucky (EDKY). The USAO represents the federal government in civil litigation, and this role plays a critical part in ensuring effective case management and legal operations. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs), including drafting legal documents, managing court deadlines, and coordinating case files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES - Review and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, notices, and subpoenas using office software applications
- Proofread and cite-check legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Conduct basic factual research on individuals/entities and perform basic legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law
- Assemble exhibits and document compilations for use in interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials
- File pleadings using the court’s electronic filing system
- Redact documents prior to filing or production
- Collaborate with AUSAs, paralegals, and litigation support staff to manage discovery in civil cases
- Open, maintain, and close litigation case files and prepare them for storage
- Track court deadlines including filings, hearings, and trials using calendar systems
- Schedule online and in-person meetings, appointments, conferences, and interviews for AUSAs
- Arrange travel including booking transportation and accommodations and preparing necessary documentation
- Sort, review, and route incoming correspondence to AUSAs or other staff based on understanding of office functions
- Receive visitors and answer or return telephone calls on behalf of AUSAs
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a courteous and tactful demeanor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems for document preparation and data retrieval
- Ability to establish, maintain, and organize case or project files
- Attention to detail in reviewing and editing documents for typographical errors
- Capability to schedule appointments, track deadlines, and maintain accurate calendars
- Experience responding to inquiries regarding case status using database information
- Skill in obtaining and sharing information with external agencies related to casework
- Ability to conduct factual and legal research to support case development
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS - Associates degree in a related field or paralegal certificate - preferred
LOCATION CLEARANCE - Must pass applicable DOJ background investigation for this position
CLIENT - United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky (USAO-EDKY)
TRAVEL WORK HOURS - 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per working day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION - Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION - Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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Full time, Work at office, Relocation, Relocation package,