What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal I Supporting the US Attorneys Office position at FSA FEDERAL?
Ideal position for applicants interested in the legal field or considering law school. FSA has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual at the United States Attorneys Office in Portland, ME. Ideal candidates will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and be a "team-player". This position is ideal for recent college graduates planning to attend law school in the near future. Successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of on-going cases.
A Paralegal I performs, but is not limited to the following duties:
* Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
* Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
* Conduct research and obtain additional information related to specific cases
* Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc)
* Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
* Provide assistance on instruments
* Provide information on instruments
* Gather facts for cases and routine reports
* Perform initial review of petitions
* Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
* Proficiency with numerous software including IPRO, CASEMAP, QUICKBOOKS, and MICROSOFT SUIT