Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of North Carolina

· Experience with document management or litigation support databases such as Trial Director, dtSearch, PowerPoint and/or CaseMap.. Duties: Paralegals provide a full range of administrative and paralegal services as well as litigation support to staff attorneys.. · Organizing and maintaining voluminous discovery and electronically stored information (ESI) using a range of formats and platforms;. · Using litigation support technology in the organization, analysis, and preparation of cases;. · Providing training on review strategies for organizing and managing case discovery; and providing trial team training utilizing litigation support tools.

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The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a full-time position of Paralegal. Placement will be considered in any of our staffed offices in Wilmington, New Bern, Greenville or Raleigh. The Federal Public Defender, an Equal Opportunity Employer, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C.§ 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. Requirements:·        A Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school.·        Minimum of two (2) years of specialized paralegal experience and three (3) years of general experience.·        A working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.·        Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.·        Computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work within a team and maintain a friendly, open demeanor during periods of increased demand.·        Experience with document management or litigation support databases such as Trial Director, dtSearch, PowerPoint and/or CaseMap. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency is a plus. Duties: Paralegals provide a full range of administrative and paralegal services as well as litigation support to staff attorneys. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:·        All aspects of case preparation, and calendar and file management;·        Assisting attorneys with scheduling client visits and travel arrangements;·        Providing case support and analysis at varying stages of litigation;·        Writing including preparation of motions, trial pleadings and sentencing mitigation materials, drafted effectively and with attention to detail;·        Proofreading, finalizing and filing pleadings in court electronic system;·        Reviewing and analyzing discovery and case documents;·        Gathering and maintaining records;·        Organizing and maintaining voluminous discovery and electronically stored information (ESI) using a range of formats and platforms;·        Using litigation support technology in the organization, analysis, and preparation of cases;·        Identifying subject matter experts, assisting with hiring and working with experts, and maintaining a database of experts;·        Interviewing and maintaining regular communication with clients and assisting clients with ancillary matters;·        Preparing demonstrative evidence and exhibits for pleadings, hearings, and trials;·        Assisting attorneys at hearings, trials and sentencings using presentation software such as Trial Director and PowerPoint;·        Providing training on review strategies for organizing and managing case discovery; and providing trial team training utilizing litigation support tools. Selection criteria: The successful candidate must demonstrate or have a reputation for personal and professional integrity and must be empathetic and committed to helping indigent accused persons. Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, and work well with staff and court personnel. Salary: This is a full-time position, and federal salary and benefits apply. The salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications and the Judiciary Salary Plan. This position is subject to mandatory electronic transfer (direct deposit) for payment of the net pay. This position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is subject to the availability of funds in the final appropriation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All responses will remain confidential. The Federal Public Defender is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.

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