Fact-Witness Coordinator / Legal Assistant II at USAO bei FSA Federal
FSA Federal · Birmingham, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Birmingham
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal II / Fact-Witness Coordinator. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's office. If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
Responsibilities
- Provide fact witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trials;
- Complete and process travel vouchers to support the fact witness management process and ensure timely witness
payments; - Work directly with witnesses to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury by arranging travel and
lodging needs; - Coordinate with other agencies/officials regarding the fact witness management process;
- Provide clerical support to the USAO, Northern Alabama District.
Assignments will typically include: - Receiving and responding to visitors, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information
pertaining to court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances and expense reimbursement; - Initiating and maintaining communication with fact witnesses in a timely manner, regarding travel arrangements,
appearance dates and times, and special circumstances; - Obtaining necessary information, forms, approvals, and authorizations for files and documents to arrange fact witness
travel and initiate reimbursements; - Preparing and submitting documentation for authorizations and approvals in accordance with Department of Justice and
USAO policies and procedures; - Conferring with AUSA regarding fact witness appearances and special circumstances regarding witnesses;
- Providing fact witnesses with travel documents and appearance information in a timely manner;
- Escorting and providing facility orientation to fact witnesses upon arrival to hearings and conferences;
- Performing clerical legal office actions pertaining to fact witness management including, but not limited to, calendaring,
database creation and maintenance, and document management.
