ParalegalHire Counsel is seeking a paralegal to work with the federal government in Phoenix, AZ. Must be able to obtain and maintain an MRPT security clearance.Responsibilities Include:Aids multiple Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA).Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations.Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents. Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to records depository. Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications. Project Details:Anticipated start date: Upon successful completion of interview process and obtaining MRPT security clearanceEstimated duration: 1+ yearHours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per dayLocation: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ Telework may be authorized on this task order with advance COR authorization.Pay rate: $26.12/hr ($21.19 base + 4.93 H&W) Qualifications:Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note:US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is requiredRequires excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems) and spreadsheets. Resume Requirements:Must clearly state degree and certifications received; All related work history with employer name, dates of employment, and description of role; At least 3 Professional References; All software/database proficiencies.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 39946 when responding to this ad.
