Paralegal

Baltimore, MD
Contracted
Entry Level
The Excalibur Group is currently seeking Paralegals in Baltimore, MD to support a Federal contract.

**Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess good-excellent credit, able to obtain a DOJ MBI Clearance and will be subject to a background/credit screen prior to employment.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides a variety of legal assistance and technical work requiring a specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices to support legal activities. Support assignments of this nature involve the form, content and issues of legal instruments and documents, and the steps and procedures involved in processing, storing, and retrieving legal actions and legal information pertaining to the activities of the USAO.
  • Provides litigative case management and organizes cases for court presentation by preparing and organizing exhibits containing a variety of visual material, e.g., statistical charts and photographs. Annotate deficiencies in case materials, e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements, and request further investigation by investigative personnel to correct deficiencies,
  • Serves as contact person for assigned cases and provides information and assistance concerning status or relevant procedural issues.
  • Compiles, organizes, and indexes various discovery and evidence exhibits for trial, witness testimony as it relates to specific criminal charge evidence. Works closely with assigned attorney(s) to ensure material is efficiently arranged.
  • Produces and provides to the attorney the appropriate legal documents, information, exhibits, or witnesses at the appropriate time during those court proceedings.
  • Prepares and coordinates exhibits for trial which typically involves a wide range of visual materials including charts, diagrams, photographs, and models. Depending on the nature and complexity of the case, personally prepares trial exhibits, or initiates preparation by other appropriate staff or contractors to ensure timely production prior to the trial date. Maintains accounting systems for materials to be used as exhibits in grand jury proceedings and trials, prepares lists and tables to correlate the exhibits with grand jury transcripts, and keeps a strict account of the exhibits used in such proceedings.
  • Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned AUSAs, which typically involves automation support or other administrative subject matter areas.
  • Using established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments.
  • Opens, maintains, and closes case files to include receiving newly opened case files and taking necessary measures to notify the proper client agency of service and to obtain litigation report and/or other needed case information.
  • Establishes and updates database to track receipt of cases, upcoming deadlines, and other case information. Keeps attorneys and appropriate staff members informed of the status of cases.
  • Monitors the progress of pending cases and initiates action to ensure that established deadlines are met.
  • Physically maintains case files and case related material in status within a filing system that is accessible and enables easy retrieval.
  • Closes case file in a timely manner. Purges unnecessary documents and forwards files to archives.
  • Prepares a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and other related material from templates including subpoenas, liens, come ups and writs, transmittal of pleadings, status updates to client agencies, notices to adverse counsel and/or co-counsel, and submits for AUSA review and approval prior to filing/issuance.
  • Maintains AUSAs and court calendars, schedules court reporters, witnesses, and conferences as required.
  • Answers outside inquiries not requiring legal interpretations and refers other questions to appropriate office members. Exercises judgment and discretion in determining information provided to telephonic inquiries and visitors.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Education: Paralegal certificate, JD, or degree in Paralegal Studies.
  • At least one year of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. 
  • Automated litigation support experience valued.
  • Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research. 
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.  
  • Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.



PAY RATE
  • $23.41/hour + HW

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5pm
Except Federal Holidays

HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com.
Preference will be given to all qualified applicants who live in a federally certified HUBZone.

**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
 
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