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**Contingent Upon Award**

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Client: United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Western District of Michigan (WDMI)
Division: Civil Division - Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE)
Work Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours per Week
Travel: Occasional government-approved travel for litigation support and training may be required.

Crossroads Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Paralegal II (Litigation Support) to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Western District of Michigan, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Division.

This position provides advanced litigation support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) handling complex civil litigation involving healthcare fraud, False Claims Act matters, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Controlled Substances Act violations, civil rights enforcement, environmental litigation, and other federal civil enforcement actions.

The ideal candidate possesses strong litigation technology experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage large volumes of electronic evidence throughout all phases of litigation while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

The Paralegal II will provide comprehensive litigation support services, including but not limited to:

• Assist AUSAs throughout all phases of federal civil litigation.
• Organize, review, analyze, and manage documentary evidence.
• Maintain litigation files and ensure accurate organization of case materials.
• Support investigations involving healthcare fraud, government fraud, civil rights, environmental enforcement, and other affirmative civil matters.
• Prepare litigation materials for hearings, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial.

• Collect, process, organize, index, and produce electronically stored information (ESI).
• Load, manage, and maintain electronic document review databases.
• Create and administer document review workspaces.
• Perform electronic document processing and quality control.
• Monitor litigation hold compliance.
• Generate reports tracking electronic discovery processing and productions.
• Draft and review technical production specifications and discovery responses.

• Utilize DOJ-approved litigation support software.
• Create and maintain databases for document management.
• Process electronic evidence for attorney review.
• Extract file metadata and create electronic file images.
• Support automated litigation support systems and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Recommend software solutions for document management and trial preparation.
• Assist with technology-assisted document review.

• Prepare trial exhibits and demonstrative evidence.
• Assist with courtroom technology.
• Operate presentation software during hearings and trial.
• Support witness preparation and exhibit organization.
• Coordinate with forensic vendors and outside litigation support professionals.
• Provide courtroom presentation support utilizing litigation technology.

• Organize and maintain large collections of electronic and paper records.
• Ensure timely availability of litigation documents.
• Review documents for completeness and quality.
• Maintain document tracking logs and evidence inventories.
• Ensure accurate indexing and retrieval of litigation materials.

• Work closely with:
  • Assistant United States Attorneys
  • Automated Litigation Support (ALS) personnel
  • Federal law enforcement agencies
  • Civil Division staff
  • Outside counsel
  • Litigation vendors
• Resolve technical issues involving document productions and electronic discovery.
• Provide litigation technology assistance to Civil Division personnel.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in:
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional litigation support experience may be considered.

• Experience providing litigation support in a legal environment.
• Experience managing electronic discovery (eDiscovery).
• Experience reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents and evidence.
• Experience working with large volumes of electronic case data.
• Experience supporting document productions during litigation.
• Experience utilizing litigation support databases.
• Experience maintaining confidential legal records.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
• Electronic document management systems
• Database management software
• Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
• Electronic discovery platforms
• Document imaging technology
• Litigation support software
• Electronic file management systems
• Apple devices and software

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Federal civil litigation
• Department of Justice litigation support
• Healthcare Fraud investigations
• Medicare and Medicaid fraud
• False Claims Act litigation
• Civil Rights litigation
• Environmental litigation
• Controlled Substances Act enforcement
• Electronic discovery management
• Large-scale document review
• Trial presentation technology
• Federal court litigation support

Experience using the following software is highly desirable:

• Relativity
• Eclipse
• Concordance
• Trial Director
• Sanction
• CaseMap

Experience supporting fraud investigations or federal litigation is strongly preferred.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Strong technical aptitude
• Excellent database management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot litigation support software
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive government information
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced legal environment

Applicants must be able to:

• Successfully complete a DOJ background investigation.
• Pass an FBI fingerprint and name check.
• Complete required Public Trust screening.
• Obtain and maintain all security credentials necessary to access USAO facilities and information systems.
• Maintain strict compliance with Privacy Act requirements and confidentiality standards.

At Crossroads Talent Solutions, you'll support the mission of the U.S. Department of Justice by assisting federal attorneys in prosecuting complex civil enforcement matters that protect taxpayer resources, combat healthcare fraud, enforce civil rights, and uphold federal law. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced litigation technology skills while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative federal environment.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
• 401k
• Life Insurance plans
• Employee Health and Wellness program
• PTO/Sick Leave

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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