Job Description:
• Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action.
• Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
• Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.
• Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters.
• Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases.
• Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
• Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature.
• Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.
Requirements:
• Requires Law degree or having completed at least two years of study at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed by a state bar
• Must have valid State driver’s license
• Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience and expertise in performing the requisite responsibilities
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of standard legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).
Benefits:
• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits