Paralegal Legal Assistant

Ardelle Associates is seeking a paralegal to support the United States Department of Justice in Pittsburgh, PA.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

Work closely with the assigned attorney or government official to provide required assistance and he/she is readily available;

Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the Program;

Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;

Review cases for specific indicia and make recommendations concerning additional information which should be requested;

Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases and prepare written reports concerning observations;

Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner with attorneys, parties, court personnel and others;

Timely and accurately enter information into systems, including calendars, files and program system databases (ACMS, SARS, etc.);

Review, sort, deliver and save electronic and paper mail and other communications;

Assist with file creation, preparation and organization; and

Assist with preparation for hearings, including the preparation and organization of pleadings, exhibits, witnesses and other related matters.

Requirements

• 2 or more years legal assistant experience
• Paralegal Associates or Certificate preferred - may be substituted for additional experience
• Federal Background Investigation required
• Familiarity with bankruptcy law a bonus