Supervisory Paralegal supporting the DEA

FSA • Arlington, VA

8h

About The Position

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Supervisory Paralegal. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies; or an undergraduate degree in another field with a Paralegal Certificate; or a Paralegal Certificate with at least two-years' paralegal experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least four-years' of 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
• One-year experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement or related field (includes legal and military experience)
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience (project management experience considered)
• Excellent working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures and tools, as well as sources of information
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; strong analytic aptitude
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications, to include databases
• Leads by example, maintains a professional disposition under extreme pressure
• Ability to multitask and consistently deliver the highest quality of work and customer service
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Direct asset forfeiture preferred
• Trial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II, III, & IV review for the attorney.
• Directs and supervises paralegal(s) and other staff supporting major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support. Sets goals and priorities in accordance with task order requirements.
• Works closely with Government officials, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
• Responsible for coordinating access to appropriate Department of Justice libraries and other legal research facilities.
• Ensures the work meets contract and attorney requirements by monitoring work and reporting on progress. Additionally, troubleshoots and performs quality control spot checks.
• Formulates administrative and technical procedures (to include quality control spot checks) to troubleshoot workflow issues and to improve quality and timeliness.
• Creates and establishes processes for tracking and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
• Coordinates expert witnesses with trial staff.
• Coordinates with all support components to make sure the work is completed.
• Performs complex legal research.
• Keeps the customer and senior management updated on operational status and plans. Provides all required reports on or ahead of schedule.
• Manages personnel in accordance with contract and company requirements, to include:
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
• Manages Vacation and other leave requests.
• Reviews and approves timesheets, travel authorizations, and expense reports.
• Administers employee evaluations.
• Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns.
• Works with senior management and Human Capital Management (HCM) to appropriately address conduct and performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level