Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Grand Rapids, MI, USA | Ability to obtain clearance | Hourly | 20-25 per hour | Full Time

| $4.93 Per Hour for Health & Welfare (H&W)

SGI Global is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support The US Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant II will perform a variety of support services in support of the investigation and prosecution of cases under the USAO's Affirmative Civil Enforcement program.

Typical investigations involve: (1) monetary fraud against a multitude of federal programs or (2) civil violations of statutes such as the Controlled Substances Act and various environmental laws. There is a special emphasis on fraud matters involving federal health care programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The contractor will report to the Civil Division Chief of the USAO.

Job Duties:

• Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, and guidance to the extent necessary to make sound decisions regarding the handling of data and records. Follow USAO policies and protocols for the management of case data and records.

• Organize and maintain documents and evidence for efficient automated storage and retrieval, including through the use of computer-assisted litigation support systems.

• Create and administer document review databases. Ensure the timely flow and availability of documents and electronic evidence collections, as well as the quality of database content.

• Collect, process, cull, load, organize, index, log, track, produce, and present case data using various software programs.

• Utilize software tools to extract file information, create images of files, and place file images and other file data into document review platforms.

• Create reports to track electronic discovery processing and production.

• Draft and review technical specifications for production requests and responses.

• Review and analyze documents and information produced in investigations and discovery.

• Monitor compliance with litigation hold requirements.

• Use software programs, computer equipment, and audio/video equipment to assist AUSAs in presentations and trial.

• Maintain expertise on available e-discovery and litigation support systems.

• Work independently with representatives from law firms to resolve technical questions, address compatibility issues, and ensure timely and seamless document productions and reviews.

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with USAO staff .

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.

• 2 years of experience using electronic document review platforms such as Eclipse and Relativity in the context of litigation.

• 2 years of experience using document management and presentation platforms such as Concordance, Sanction and Trial Director in the context of litigation or trials.

• Technical background with computers, scanners, and data storage devices and equipment.

• Knowledge of current litigation technology tools and processes, such as document imaging, database management and design, optical character recognition, electronically stored information processing, and technology-assisted review;

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, e.g.) and Apple software and devices.

• Preferred candidates will have knowledge and experience assisting in fraud or federal litigation and trials

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.