Total 13 job vacancies by Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, Sacramento office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, Sacramento office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, Fresno office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, Fresno office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Civil Division, Sacramento office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Civil Division, Sacramento office, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

• examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels;
• proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases;
• assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository;
• maintaining calendar of assigned active cases;
• tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews;
• arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and
• producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:

• Using knowledge of a variety of legal regulations, precedents, and practices; examining, preparing, and processing technical legal correspondence and documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format.
• Preparing legal actions such as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proofs of claim, and satisfaction of judgement. Completing variable aspects of recurring legal documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
• Crosschecking the accuracy of payment transactions with Court records and documents. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies. Identifying and recommending methods to improve the timeliness and accuracy of data in both USAO and Court debtor records.
• Preparing evidence summaries indicating probable violations of federal laws. Preparing summaries of witness interviews and meetings with counsel. Aiding in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material.
• Making determinations as to the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of pursuing the obligation either by suit or proceedings subsequent to the entry of judgment to enforce collection.

If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:

• Using knowledge of a variety of legal regulations, precedents, and practices; examining, preparing, and processing technical legal correspondence and documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format.
• Preparing legal actions such as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proofs of claim, and satisfaction of judgement. Completing variable aspects of recurring legal documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
• Crosschecking the accuracy of payment transactions with Court records and documents. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies. Identifying and recommending methods to improve the timeliness and accuracy of data in both USAO and Court debtor records.
• Preparing evidence summaries indicating probable violations of federal laws. Preparing summaries of witness interviews and meetings with counsel. Aiding in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material.
• Making determinations as to the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of pursuing the obligation either by suit or proceedings subsequent to the entry of judgment to enforce collection.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance. Typical work assignments will include clerical tasks as specifically assigned by supervisor or office staff member.

• Operates copying machine. Displays working familiarity with essential machine features to ensure the required number of copies are produced in the proper format. Collates and staples material as necessary.
• Closing case files and electronic discovery
• Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.
• Sorts and arranges material for filing and files material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance. Typical work assignments will include clerical tasks as specifically assigned by supervisor or office staff member.

• Operates copying machine. Displays working familiarity with essential machine features to ensure the required number of copies are produced in the proper format. Collates and staples material as necessary.
• Closing case files and electronic discovery
• Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.
• Sorts and arranges material for filing and files material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order.

This announcement is for one vacancy within our criminal division.

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Litigation Support Specialistresponsible for performing technical work to support the litigation needs of the United States Attorney's Office. Typical work assignments will include:

• Consults with litigation team members (e.g., attorneys, investigators, legal support staff) to understand case needs and technical requirements. Develops a plan for processing electronic files consistent with those requirements.
• Operates software or equipment to present exhibits during civil or criminal legal proceedings
• Uses software applications to extract electronic case materials from storage devices or download electronic case materials from secure file transfer sites. Routes and stores electronic case materials in compliance with office policies and procedures. Ensures proper security is maintained over case and litigation support project materials, in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Generates basic electronic discovery productions (e.g., Bates-numbered images with redactions and searchable text) that comply with production specifications and deadlines, including productions from document review databases. Performs quality control on electronic discovery productions and addresses any identified issues.
• Uses software applications to edit audio and video files consistent with litigation team requirements.
• Answers litigation team questions as they arise. Explains technical issues and processes in manner comprehensible to litigation team members.

At the full performance level, you will provide oversight to the District's legal support workforce. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed.
Duties include:
- supervises Criminal, Appellate, and Civil Division supervisory legal support staff and other staff;
- serves as a subject matter expert and principal legal support advisor to the executive staff for legal administrative matters and/or issues;
- develops litigation support policies and procedures;
- analyzes litigation support staff training needs based on periodic training needs assessments;
- performs a variety of administrative work to meet the operational needs of the assigned areas;
- advises on substantive paralegal projects for those attorneys working on the most complex federal cases;
- independently researches and analyzes specific factual and legal questions which present a variety of issues, including new and complex areas;
- analyzes factual and legal issues to investigate facts and organize appropriate legal sources.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This position is located in Hammond, Indiana.

Hammond, Indiana is located in the Northwest Indiana region. With a thriving population and minutes away from Chicago, Northwest Indiana offers low-cost, high-quality living while offering highly competitive salaries at the Chicago locality rate. The proximity of Chicago also offers its art and cultural institutions, world-class entertainment, and dining. The area boasts a variety of living options - from urban living and suburbs to small towns and rural communities. Northwest Indiana is also home to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park - both offering trails, camping and beaches along Lake Michigan.

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The office is soliciting applications for a Student Trainee (Clerk) within the Pathways Program to support the Civil Division. If selected, you will provide office clerical and automation support to the Financial Litigation Unit in the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana. Automated support may include use of one or more of the following software applications: word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, customer service, project management, calendar, and electronic mail. You will receive formal and/or on-the-job training. Duties include:

• Producing a variety of documents using varied and advanced word processing software functions
• Sort, calculate, and retrieve data from electronic databases or spreadsheets to produce reports, charts, and graphs.
• Obtain and analyze financial information on debtors.
• Communicate with debtor to assure successful collection of debts.
• Processes monies received by debtors.
• Review and reconcile computerized debt collection records.

• Pathways Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement and meet the requirements of the Pathways Program throughout their appointment.

• Duration of Appointment: This is NOT intended to be a short-term position. The selected candidate will be expected to work year-round on a flexible schedule, which will accommodate class schedules during the school session. The ideal candidate will serve a minimum one (1) year appointment.
• Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position may be either Full-Time or Part-Time. Part-Time hours worked must be a minimum of 16 hours per week, but no more than 32 hours per week. Full-Time hours worked must be at least 40 hours per week.
• Work Location:If selected, you will be expected to work at the location designated in this vacancy announcement. This is NOT a remote-work position. Telework may be permitted on a limited basis as authorized by the agency.
• Conversion: Interns may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all of their educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204.
• Promotion Requirements: The advancement of Interns to higher-graded positions, prior to conversion, is strictly at the agency's discretion. To qualify for promotions, the Interns must have the same level and type of experience and/or education usually required for an initial appointment.