JOB Provides paralegal support for approximately three attorneys in the Litigation Division. Reports to Section Chief.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Assist in the discovery phase of litigation. Process discovery requests directed to agencies and prepare interrogatories, discovery requests and subpoenas; contact agencies or liaisons to obtain documents and responses to discovery; keep track of due dates and prepare discovery-related motions.
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Identify, collect and prepare evidentiary materials in support of motions for summary judgment or habeas corpus responses, including affidavits and documentary evidence, at the direction of the assigned attorney.
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Legal research if requested.
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Assist in trial preparation, as required.
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Provide administrative support to attorneys in the Litigation Division, as needed and assigned by supervising attorney or Section Chief.
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Answer telephones; type and copy correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents for filing in state or federal courts; docket pleadings and other documents; maintain calendars of attorney due dates; open and close cases; maintain files; and obtain case information upon request from court personnel and opposing counsel.
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Other duties and projects as assigned by supervising attorney, Section Chief or Chief Counsel.
