FSA Federal
Burlington, Vermont
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! Responsibilities Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review. Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards. Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses. Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses. Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses. Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition. Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders. Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits. Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys. Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits. Provides training to other personnel as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills Strong organizational and prioritization skills Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview TheUnited StatesAttorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of theAttorneyGeneral. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here. This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsiteConsistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $31 Hourly
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises. FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! Responsibilities Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions, including legal references. May provide Legal Clerk/Paralegal II review. Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards. Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence. Advises attorneys of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses. Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action by using a variety of legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources. Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses. Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses. Assists attorney in convincing the affected individuals of the correctness of the legal position and appropriateness of the settlement. Also prepares documents for settlement or disposition. Prepares legal pleadings, motions, papers, and proposed orders. Organizes and manages files, documents, and indexing exhibits. Summarizes documents and proceedings, including depositions, interrogatories, and testimony to assist attorneys. Uses various databases and programs to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits. Provides training to other personnel as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Paralegal Certificate with at least one-year paralegal/legal assistance experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least three-years' paralegal experience One-year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases Knowledge of forfeiture law, policies, and procedures and trial experience preferred Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills Strong organizational and prioritization skills Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview TheUnited StatesAttorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of theAttorneyGeneral. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here. This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsiteConsistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $31 Hourly
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Houston, Texas
Overview GENERAL CLERK III (ICE-TX-2): Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III to provide Document Management Support Services to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). OPLA requires case management support and administrative services for the execution of their broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The Chief Counsel's office handles confidential and high-level documentation. This position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $20.53 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in Houston, TX. Responsibilities The duties primarily include maintaining and organizing files, mail management, scanning of documents, enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), conducting research, and drafting documents. General Clerk III follows detailed procedures in performing repetitive tasks in the same sequence. Other general clerical duties include: Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute in-bound mail Interfile correspondence in case files Shelve/re-shelve files as appropriate Utilize the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Per local office procedures, route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets) Comply with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, court decisions Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative office environment required. Extensive computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite. Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Federal background investigation includes, but is not limited to, citizenship status, residency information, work experience, education, credit history, criminal record check, and fingerprints. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.
Overview GENERAL CLERK III (ICE-TX-2): Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III to provide Document Management Support Services to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). OPLA requires case management support and administrative services for the execution of their broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The Chief Counsel's office handles confidential and high-level documentation. This position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $20.53 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in Houston, TX. Responsibilities The duties primarily include maintaining and organizing files, mail management, scanning of documents, enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), conducting research, and drafting documents. General Clerk III follows detailed procedures in performing repetitive tasks in the same sequence. Other general clerical duties include: Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute in-bound mail Interfile correspondence in case files Shelve/re-shelve files as appropriate Utilize the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Per local office procedures, route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets) Comply with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, court decisions Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative office environment required. Extensive computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite. Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Federal background investigation includes, but is not limited to, citizenship status, residency information, work experience, education, credit history, criminal record check, and fingerprints. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.