Criminal Litigation Assistant

ROLEWe are seeking a Criminal Litigation Assistant to join the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia (USAO NDGA), in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division by providing legal, litigation, and administrative support for active cases and daily office operations.This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESI. Criminal Litigation SupportSupport Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with day-to-day criminal litigation and legal administrative workPrepare, process, format, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other legal documentsDraft recurring criminal litigation documents using proper legal format and established proceduresPrepare complaints, warrants, indictments, affidavits, summonses, and grand jury subpoenasReview incoming legal materials and determine document preparation, assembly, and filing needsProofread and cite-check briefs, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filingsAssemble tables of authorities, tables of contents, exhibits, and court filing materialsCompose routine legal correspondence, transmittal letters, notices, and case-related communicationsII. Legal ResearchConduct factual and legal research in legal and non-legal databases at attorney directionSearch legal databases, indices, and computerized reference systems for precedent and case lawResearch statutes, regulations, legislation, court cases, and other legal authorities as directedConduct factual research on individuals, companies, witnesses, and case-related entitiesCompile cited cases, opinions, statutes, references, and supporting materials for briefsProvide organized research findings and case-related information to attorneys for criminal mattersIII. Discovery & Evidence SupportOrganize evidence and discovery materials for production, investigations, hearings, and trial usePrepare evidence summaries and summaries of witness interviews and meetingsMaintain paper and electronic evidence, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and case filesManage PDFs, images, audio, video, bank records, forensic reports, and other evidence filesCode, index, search, organize, and retrieve discovery using litigation support toolsAssist with document searches, first-level review, discovery organization, and production coordinationPrepare witness binders, exhibit materials, and case documents for investigations, hearings, and trialsIV. Trial & Courtroom SupportCompile trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, exhibit lists, and courtroom materialsPrepare trial exhibits, charts, graphs, timelines, visuals, and courtroom presentation materialsProvide automated litigation support for trial preparation, hearings, and courtroom presentationsUse litigation support software, scanners, plotters, and related tools to prepare case materialsEnlarge charts and photos, duplicate audio and video materials, and mark exhibits for trial useCoordinate with Victim-Witness staff on victims' rights, services issues, and related notificationsV. Case Management & SchedulingOpen, update, track, and close criminal cases in the automated case tracking systemMaintain paper and electronic case files, correspondence, briefs, evidence, and discovery materialsTrack case status, developments, deadlines, filings, hearings, trials, conferences, and interviewsPrepare case status summaries covering factual issues, legal issues, developments, and next stepsMaintain calendars, suspense systems, reminders, and deadline tracking for assigned active casesProvide attorneys with reminders for deadlines, appointments, commitments, and court appearancesSearch case files, legal references, and records for information needed by AUSAs and case teamsPrepare files and records for screening, organization, disposition, transfer, or records storageVI. Administrative & Travel SupportReceive visitors and callers and provide appropriate information on cases, procedures, and office mattersDetermine which inquiries should be referred to attorneys and assess urgency for follow-upMaintain administrative files, litigation files, records, correspondence, and related office materialsReview bills, invoices, litigation expenses, obligations, and related budget items for processingAssist with ordering supplies, processing timekeeping records, and maintaining administrative filesArrange travel, transportation, lodging, itineraries, authorizations, vouchers, and reimbursementsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESProficiency in Automated Litigation Support software applicationsProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to organize, manage, and retrieve legal documents, discovery, evidence, and case materialsAbility to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developmentsStrong legal document formatting, proofreading, and cite-checking skillsPhysically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO NDGA officeValid driver's licenseREQUIRED EXPERIENCEDemonstrated experience performing similar legal administrative, litigation support, and criminal case support dutiesEDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredA four-year undergraduate degree preferredAdditional legal training, paralegal education, or related coursework preferredLOCATIONAtlanta, GA 30303Work may also be required at branch offices in Rome, Gainesville, and Newnan, GATELEWORKRoutine telework is not authorizedSituational telework may be authorizedCLEARANCEU.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentMust be able to successfully complete required federal background investigationCLIENTU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)TRAVELTravel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as neededWORK HOURSFull-time, 40 hours per weekOffice hours are 8:30 AM-5:00 PMEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility - NonexemptRELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefits******************KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.