Criminal Legal Assistant

ROLE We are seeking a Criminal Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina in Winston-Salem, NC. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division by helping sustain effective legal support for federal criminal prosecutions. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security. Apply today! RESPONSIBILITIES I. Criminal Legal SupportPrepare, review, and process legal documents used in federal criminal casesReview incoming case materials and identify documents that need to be prepared or assembledGather information from case files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and other sourcesSubmit completed legal documents to the assigned Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) or court, as directedPrepare recurring legal documents (motions, subpoenas, warrants, affidavits, notices, summonses, orders, and pleadings)II. Trial Preparation SupportSupport trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, exhibit lists, and related materialsUse legal resources to verify citations, statutory references, and source materialsPrepare tables of contents, indices, citation lists, and reference materials for briefsReview legal and non-legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and correspondenceIII. Case File & Records SupportEstablish, maintain, organize, and update legal case files and recordsAssemble exhibits, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal materials from case filesScreen and organize records for disposition or transfer in accordance with office proceduresOpen, update, and close cases in automated case tracking systemsSearch databases and case management systems for required informationIV. Calendar & Deadline SupportMaintain calendars for active cases, court dates, hearings, conferences, interviews, and deadlinesTrack pending dates and provide reminders to the assigned AUSASupport scheduling for appointments, interviews, conferences, and court appearancesV. Administrative SupportDraft routine legal correspondence, including transmittal letters, notices, status updates, and extension requestsGreet visitors, answer telephone calls, and provide general information on office procedures and case-related mattersIdentify questions or issues that need to be referred to the assigned AUSACommunicate professionally with attorneys, staff, visitors, courts, agencies, and other stakeholdersManage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESProficient with office technologySkilled in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat ProfessionalSkilled in word processing & data entryStrong organizational skillsAbility to multitask and meet deadlinesValid state driver's licensePhysically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office REQUIRED EXPERIENCETwo years in a professional office environmentExperience in document management and review, and file management systems REQUIRED EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent LOCATIONWinston-Salem, NC 27101 TELEWORKTelework may be authorized CLEARANCEU.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentMust be able to complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) background investigation CLIENTU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) TRAVELTravel may be required WORK HOURS40 hours8 hours a day5 days a week EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility - Nonexempt RELOCATIONNot 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. Other Considerations. 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 100% 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 100% of the time.