The Excalibur Group is currently seeking a Senior Paralegal in Albany, NY 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 RESPONSIBILITIESWorks under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. Directly and independently support one or more AUSAs by providing a wide variety of technical paralegal services, particularly in Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) investigations and trials.Gathers factual material independently; reads, annotates, and summarizes transcripts, files and other factual aspects of the case; obtains financial and statistical information, agency records, court records and other public records; analyzes documents, and drafts factual memoranda. Reviews and analyzes the financial and management operations of a variety of organizations. Gathers and examines a wide array of financial documents obtained from a variety of sources, including financial statements, billing records, invoices, data processing material, bank records, and other documents.Performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial. Assists attorneys in courtroom; prepares exhibit cross-references. Screens documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria. Research discrimination complaints. Interviews community stakeholders, victims, and residents. Assists trial attorneys with vetting expert consultants, scheduling court reporters, cite checking, preparing trial exhibits, preparing briefing and witness materials. Assists with document coding and reviewing production of records and case related discovery. Assists trial attorneys in civil court proceedings. REQUIREMENTS Requires paralegal certificate, degree in paralegal studies, or JD.At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; trial experience very helpful. Automated litigation support experience very helpful.Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and WestLaw.Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging and telecommunications.Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. PAY RATE:$25.39/hourHOURS OF OPERATION Onsite Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5pm with ½ hour lunch
Except Federal Holidays HOW TO APPLY If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com **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.*