Job Description
ROLE We are seeking a Legal Research Specialist to support the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan (USAO WDMI) in Grand Rapids, MI. Your responsibilities will focus on supporting appellate litigation through legal research, drafting filings, and advising on developments in federal criminal law and Department of Justice policy.
This is a part-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform legal research and writing to assist AUSAs with pleadings, briefs, and responses
- Draft filings for the U.S. District Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Focus on post-conviction and appellate matters under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2255 and 3582
- Support AUSAs in cases involving motions to vacate or modify sentences
- Develop knowledge of applicable law and DOJ policy to prepare accurate pleadings
- Maintain awareness of changes in law and DOJ policy impacting appellate matters
- Review case files and conduct research to prepare drafts for AUSA review
- Assist the Appellate Chief in preparing guidance for AUSAs on legal developments
- Provide advice on DOJ policy updates affecting appellate and post-conviction cases
- Support the Appellate Chief and AUSA Supervisors in reviewing pleadings for accuracy
- Ensure uniformity and compliance of pleadings prepared by AUSAs
- Report directly to the Appellate Chief of the USAO-WDMI
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES - Working knowledge of federal criminal law and procedure
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working as a paralegal or attorney
- Experience conducting independent research and writing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Experience with appellate legal work
EDUCATION - Undergraduate degree is required
- Law Degree is preferred
LOCATION TELEWORK - Not eligible for telework
CLEARANCE - U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
- Must successfully pass a background investigation
CLIENT - U.S. Department of Justice
TRAVEL - Occasional travel may be required
WORK HOURS - 20 hours per week between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION - Employment Classification Eligibility - Nonexempt
RELOCATION - Not eligible for relocation benefits
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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