Paralegal- Criminal and Civil

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Paralegal – Criminal and Civil

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

Cherokee Federal Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our esteemed team, specializing in criminal and civil cases. As a Paralegal with 0–2 years of experience, you will play a vital role in assisting our attorneys with various legal tasks, ensuring the seamless preparation and processing of complex legal documents. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their skills and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic legal environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Paralegal – Criminal and Civil: $25–$28 per hour, pay commensurate with experience.

Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Examines, prepares, and processes a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically voluminous and complex in format. Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas. Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court.

In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal documents as indictments, criminal complaints, grand jury subpoenas, warrants, civil complaints, civil answers, civil discovery, civil subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other legal documents. Ensures legal documents conform to the rules governing their style and format.

Aids attorneys in case preparation by performing duties such as independently preparing deposition materials, assisting with hearing preparation, preparing materials for meetings and proffers, compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues.

Using original and online legal resources, verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Ensures citations are complete and consistent with source material.

Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.

Composes original letters and emails that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, requests for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants.

Scans/inputs and links case‑related materials into an electronic database and manages that database. Manages discovery and trial preparation.

Files legal documents, including in the federal ECF system and in state court filing systems. Is familiar with state and federal rules regarding filing documents.

Provides a variety of ancillary office support functions requiring some subject‑matter knowledge of the assigned unit’s programs and operations. Typical assignments include assembling electronic files for cases, preparing conflict of interest sheets for assigned attorneys, and coordinating initial discovery for the litigation support unit.