Legal Assistant

Salary :

$29.4 - 34 yearly

Company : Kmrg

Job Type : Full Time

Anchorage, Ak

Job Description - Legal Assistant

ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Legal Support Specialist to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Alaska (DAK). Your scope of work includes providing comprehensive management assistance to fact witnesses, coordinating their travel arrangements, and addressing their inquiries regarding court appearances and reimbursements.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial
Work directly with fact witnesses
Provide assistance and support to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences and grand jury
Receive visitors
Field phone calls, questions, and other inquiries from fact witnesses
Provide information pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grandy jury, expense reimbursement, etc.
Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements
Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements
Inform fact witnesses of appearance date/time
Determine any special circumstances or needs of the fact witness
Use judgment to determine when AUSA should be notified of special circumstances or needs of fact witnesses
Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance
Discuss special circumstances regarding witnesses (e.g., special authorizations, international witnesses, military/federal employee witnesses, or hostile witnesses)
Complete and submit proper documentation for special authorizations
Obtain prior approval before proceeding with travel arrangements
Ensure all travel documents have been provided to the witness prior to their appearance
Provide the appearance date and time to the witness
Make necessary arrangements for fact witness travel according to Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures
Arrange lodging for the fact witness according to Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures
Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival to designated hearing or pre-trial conference
Offer and perform courtroom orientation
Accompany witness to court
Ensure a safe waiting area is available
Collect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursement documents
Prepare documentation for fact witness reimbursement (e.g., witness vouchers and other required documentation)
Submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement
Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers
Gather required documentation for fact witness reimbursement
Reconcile Government Travel Accounts
Obtain information, confer, and coordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts, when necessary
Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format
Compose original letters that do not require legal interpretations
Use a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology relevant to fact witness laws and regulations
Perform general office procedures pertaining to fact witness management
Establish and maintain a variety of fact witness files, documents, and databases
Assemble documents and other information for fact witness file material and retention in accordance with established procedures and Department of Justice regulations
Establish and maintain a calendar and/or database of active and pending fact witness appearances if requested
Track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferences
Perform other administrative and logistical fact witness management related duties as required/assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry
Proficient in office technology (e.g., computers, telephonic equipment, printers, copiers, scanners, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work and interact professionally, cooperatively, and effectively in a courteous and tactful manner
Ability to meet established deadlines
Ability to research and comply with policies and federal guidelines

BACKGROUND

2 years of experience in a professional office environment required (legal setting preferred)

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required
Undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION

Anchorage, AK 99513

TELEWORK

May be permitted with approval

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week
8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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