Paralegal III
Paralegal III
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Job Description
Founded in 2014 Crossroads Talent Solutions LLC is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing exceptional staffing solutions across various industries. With over 11 years of experience we specialize in connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities ensuring that businesses have access to the best talent to drive their success. Some of our esteemed customers include the United States Air Force (USAF) the United States Army the United States Navy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). At Crossroads we are committed to delivering innovative and effective solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and help them achieve their goals.
**Contingent Upon Award**
Location:
U.S. Attorneys Office
Columbia SC 29201
Position Overview:
Crossroads is seeking an experienced Paralegal III to support the US Attorneys Office for the District of South Carolinas Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) program. This role involves providing direct and independent legal and investigative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) and investigators in complex civil litigation particularly in fraud and civil enforcement matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and draft court filings memoranda and correspondence.
- Analyze and summarize case files transcripts and discovery materials.
- Manage large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI) and discovery documents.
- Prepare case summaries discovery logs and visual aids for trial.
- Assist in witness interviews depositions hearings and trial preparation.
- Utilize e-discovery tools (e.g. Everlaw) legal databases (e.g. Westlaw LexisNexis) and law enforcement tools (e.g. CLEAR).
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to DOJ ethics and cybersecurity training requirements.
- Travel occasionally for case-related work or training (with prior approval).
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate degree required.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience.
- Skills:
- Strong legal and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook Adobe).
- Experience with federal court systems and civil litigation procedures.
- Ability to manage large-scale discovery and document review.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred: Knowledge of DOJ and USAO practices related to civil enforcement and parallel proceedings.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time 40 hours per week.
- Core hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM.
- Federal holidays observed.
- Occasional overtime and travel may be required with prior approval.
Security & Compliance:
- Must pass a DOJ background investigation (can take up to 8 weeks).
- Must meet DOJ residency requirements (lived in the U.S. 3 of the last 5 years).
- Required to sign confidentiality and loyalty agreements.
- Completion of DOJ ethics and cybersecurity training is mandatory.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
- 401k
- Life Insurance plans
- Employee Health and Wellness program
Crossroads Talent Solutions LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status genetic information marital status ancestry protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Employment Type
Full-Time
