Paralegal-Civil

Requirements: The Contractor shall provide paralegal support services toinclude, but not limited to, the following: a) Utilizes a variety ofautomated legal research tools as well as public information databasesand other automated resources to research case- or program-specificlegal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of civilproceedings, e.g. electronic discovery. b) Prepares and maintains avariety of trial-related documents, e.g. discovery letters, exhibitlists, etc. c) Provides a variety of legal assistance and technical workrequiring a specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, andpractices to support legal activities. Support assignments of thisnature involve the form, content and issues of legal instruments anddocuments, and the steps and procedures involved in processing, storing,and retrieving legal actions and legal information pertaining to theactivities of the USAO. d) Provides litigative case management andorganizes cases for electronic court presentation by preparing andorganizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material, e.g.,statistical charts and photographs. Notes deficiencies in casematerials, e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements, and requestfurther investigation by investigative personnel to correctdeficiencies, or personally conducts limited investigations at thepre-trial stage. e) Maintains regular contact with federal agencies toensure provision of complete and timely cooperation in all aspects ofassigned cases. f) Serves as contact person for assigned cases andprovides information and information and assistance concerning status orrelevant procedural issues. Exercises discretion and judgment indetermining what information may be provided and to whom. g) Compiles,organizes and indexes various electronic discovery and evidence exhibitsfor trial, witness testimony as it relates to specific civil cases, anddevelops and compiles jury instructions to assist AUSA in preparing fortrial. Works closely with assigned attorney(s) to ensure material isefficiently arranged. h) Produces and provides to the attorney theappropriate legal documents, information, exhibits, or witnesses at theappropriate time during those court proceedings. h) Prepares exhibitsfor trial which typically involves a wide range of visual materialsincluding charts, diagrams, photographs and models. Depending on thenature and complexity of the case, personally prepares trial exhibits,or initiates preparation by other appropriate staff or contractors toensure timely production prior to the trial date. Maintains accountingsystems for materials to be used as exhibits in depositions, mediations,hearings, and trials, prepares lists and tables to correlate theexhibits with transcripts, and keeps a strict account of the exhibitsused in such proceedings. j) Assists other legal support staff on themost effective and efficient ways to prepare, present and maintain avariety of administrative legal documents, e.g. discovery letters,exhibit lists, jury instructions and subpoenas. k) Performs a variety ofadministrative duties in support of the assigned AUSAs

Created: 2025-12-04