Details: Security Clearance: OtherREQUIREDExcellent writing and oral communication skills.Skilled in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.Paralegal Certificate. An equivalent level of legal training may be substituted with approval of the COTR. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience; trial experience very helpful.One year of experience in automated litigation support, very helpful (e.g. Summation, Concordance, etc...).Proficient with Microsoft Office applications [i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc...) and WordPerfect Office Suite.Skill in operating a telephone answering machine.Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.Hands on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging and telecommunications.Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.Ability to use, understand and maintain directories, personnel lists and other guides and references to provide a variety of information on the office and to refer questions to other offices.Skilled in operating a computer terminal, personal computer, electronic typewriter, or dedicated word processor using a standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys to produce a wide range of documents. A qualified typist is required.Some walking, standing, bending and carrying of small office items. Ability to obtain a security clearance.Must be a U.S. Citizen. DESCRIPTIONThis position is located at the United States Attorney's Office in Cleveland, OH at 801 West Superior Avenue.The Employee shall be responsible assisting and participating in the necessary planning, development, coordination and implementation of legal assignments with the approval of the Assistant U.S. Attorney-in-Charge to which they have been assigned. They shall keep the Assistant U.S. Attorney to the progress of the assignment being requested. The Employee will perform the following tasks but not limited to:Reviews and analyzes claims for legal merit and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures. Provides technical legal assistance work which includes preparing legal documents, reviewing claims and supporting documentation. Provides the spectrum of technical processing activities associated with financial litigation. Selects patterned letters or composes original letters to referring agencies acknowledging receipt of claims. Returns deficient claims explaining those deficiencies determined through the claim referral analysis. Opens and maintains debtor files. Initially analyzes claims to determine the type of indebtedness to record and maintains proper debtor and account information. Obtains and analyzes financial information on debtors to determine their present and future potential ability to pay. As instructed by supervisor, Initiates contact with debtors concerning payment of their obligations, their ability to pay, and negotiates written payment schedules to assure successful collection of debts. Conducts skip-tracing activity when necessary to locate debtors, using own discretion in determining those techniques and any follow up needed to locate the debtor. Reviews and reconciles computerized debt collection printouts with office collection records. Makes determinations as to the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of pursuing the obligation either by suit or proceedings subsequent to the entry of judgment to enforce collection. Prepares documents needed for litigation, e.g. complaints and summonses, pleadings and judgments. Determines and initiates the appropriate pleadings and orders needed to initiate post-judgment remedies such as garnishment, examination of judgment debtors in aid of execution and the issuance of writs of execution. Prepares and files liens with the district court and various county recorder offices to protect the interests of the United States and victims of crime. When appropriate, processes checks received by the USAO and wire transfers upon debts paid the United States. When appropriate, corresponds with and speaks with debtors and discusses collections aspects of their debts including the completion of financial statements and the establishment of payment plans. When appropriate, speaks with crime victims and discusses the collection of restitution they may be owed by defendants. Proficiency in Microsoft Word Prepares and presents statistical data and reports for use by the Supervisor for management purposes. The Legal Assistant produces a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of offices software applications. The Legal Assistant ensures proper format, spelling, punctuations, capitalization and grammar in all correspondence. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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