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We need a Paralegal to support the DOJ at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia, PA. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support litigation attorneys
• Prepare a wide range of litigation legal documents, e.g., litigation hold letters
• Write legal memos, correspondence, etc.
• Prepare draft legal pleadings, necessary and/or subsequent motions, papers, and propose orders for court filings
• Analyze legislative, administrative, and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings
• Process electronic court filings using ECF/PACER
• Assist with legal research 
• Use various legal research tools such as Court link, public databases,
• Assist in areas of criminal or civil proceedings 
• Help with discovery
• Assist from pretrial through trial
• Prepare, review, and organize case file information and trial binders 
• Schedule and coordinate travel for witnesses and court reporters
• Prepare internal authorizations to request goods and services, e.g., deposition transcripts
• Interact with internal and external attorneys, courts, etc.
• Maintain calendar(s) for active court matters
• Track filings, hearings, and trial dates
• Schedule conferences, interviews, and other deadlines
• Arrange travel by preparing itinerary
• Secure transportation and hotel reservations
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents 
• Assemble and organize files and records for disposition of transfer 
• Perform other legal duties as required

BACKGROUND

• Progressive and relevant experience as paralegal

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• Preference for ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

JOB LOCATION

• Philadelphia, PA 19106

West 4^th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) 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: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. Selected 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.