Description:Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.Centre Law Consulting (Centre) offers the rare blend of legal expertise and practical federal contracting experience necessary to assist government and industry clients in navigating the complex maze of federal rules and regulations and implementing federal market solutions that are timely, efficient, and legally effective. Centre has a vacancy for a Paralegal. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorneys Office (USAO).A Paralegal/Legal Assistant II executes the following duties:Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk reviewReviews case material and prepares digest of selected decisions/opinions incorporating legal referencesSearches for and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use of attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documentsPrepares digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law.Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review.Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, notes possible deficiencies in case materials (eg missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other questionable matters, and requests further investigating by other agency personnel to correct possible deficiencies or personally conducts limited investigations at the pre-trial stagePrepares and organizes trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibitsVerifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documentsPrepares summaries of testimony and depositionsDrafts/edits non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to casesRequirements:RequirementsParalegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED with at least two-years' paralegal experienceFOIA experience preferredTrial and automated litigation support experience preferredAbility to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customerKnowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citationExcellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skillsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsExperience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases and legal research toolsProven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexibleAbility to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressureThis position requires US Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.Agency OverivewThe United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.EEO and Drug Free Workplace Statement:CENTRE LAW is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. CENTRE LAW is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.