Legal Assistant II
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Job Summary
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.
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Job Title: Legal Assistant II
Location: U.S. Attorneys Office Middle District of Georgia (Macon GA)
Division: Criminal Division
Position Overview
The Legal Assistant II provides comprehensive legal clerical administrative and automated litigation support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Georgia. This role requires specialized knowledge of legal procedures litigation support and office administration to enhance the effectiveness of attorneys handling complex criminal matters.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Document Preparation & Case Support
- Examine prepare and process complex and voluminous legal documents including complaints motions pleadings subpoenas discovery materials correspondence and court filings.
- Independently assemble and prepare legal documents by obtaining required information from files law enforcement agencies and other sources.
- Draft legal documents with limited instruction from AUSAs ensuring compliance with applicable rules of style format and procedure.
- Verify legal citations and statutory references using original and online legal research tools.
- Develop tables of contents and indices for briefs and filings.
Trial Preparation & Litigation Assistance
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks witness lists exhibit lists and jury instructions.
- Coordinate with victim/witness specialists to ensure compliance with Department of Justice victim rights guidelines.
- Prepare documents charts graphics and visual materials for courtroom presentations.
- Provide technical litigation support including scanning exhibit preparation document enlargement and multimedia duplication.
Administrative & Clerical Support
- Receive and assist visitors and telephone callers determine urgency of matters and route inquiries appropriately.
- Establish maintain organize and disposition legal files and records in accordance with office procedures.
- Perform docketing functions using automated case tracking systems including opening updating and closing cases.
- Track case deadlines hearings trials and filing dates; maintain attorney calendars and suspense systems.
- Obligate and monitor litigation-related expenditures; review invoices and submit documentation for payment.
- Arrange travel and prepare travel authorizations and vouchers.
Office Technology & Document Production
- Produce complex legal and administrative documents using Microsoft Office and other software applications.
- Integrate data from databases spreadsheets and graphics into written legal materials and presentations.
- Ensure accuracy in formatting grammar spelling and punctuation.
Additional Duties
- Perform related duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (college coursework or degree in a related field preferred).
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional legal experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys court personnel law enforcement and the public.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to successfully obtain and maintain a DOJ background investigation.
- Demonstrated experience performing litigation support and legal administrative duties as described above
Work Schedule & Environment
- Standard business hours: MondayFriday approximately 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
- On-site work at the U.S. Attorneys Office; limited off-site work may be permitted with written approval.
- Occasional travel within or outside the district may be required.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
- 401k
- Life Insurance plans
- Employee Health and Wellness program
- PTO/Holiday Pay
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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC (Crossroads) is a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8a Business Development participant and Certified Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with over 20 years of professional experience in the military, government, and the private s ... View more
