Paralegal I - Portland, Maine - Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (JPS)

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Paralegal I.

Please provide (3) professional references who can attest to your past performance in work similar to that described in the statement of work.

Job Title:Paralegal I - Portland, Maine

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Maine, is enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all. Paralegals offer a comprehensive support including legal memorandums, pleading, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions, case management and other paralegal-based services.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Minimum Requirements

• Required two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Waived: One-year experience in related field.
• Must possess essential qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and an ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The contractor must have the ability to prove U.S. citizenship and that the contractor personnel meet the Department of Justice residency requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various software including, but not limited to, Eclipse, Trial Director, Case Map, IPRO and QuickBooks.
• The contractor should have the ability to deliver the highest quality work under pressure, and knowledge of software used by the USAO (or the ability to acquire knowledge about the USAO’s computer systems).
• The contractor must possess essential qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and an ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Process evidence in various databases
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation
• Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
• Conduct research and obtain additional information related to specific cases
• Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc).
• Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
• Provide assistance on instruments
• Provide information on instruments
• Gather facts for cases and routine reports
• Perform initial review of petitions
• Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
• Proficiency with numerous software including IPRO, CASEMAP, QUICKBOOKS, and MICROSOFT SUITE.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday – Friday, 40 hour workweek. (Time TBD)

Overtime: Overtime may be required to support the requirement of this task order.

PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

U.S. Attorney’s Office-District of Maine

100 Middle Street

Portland, Maine 04101

TRAVEL:

The contractor may be required to travel from time to time in the course of this contract’s performance.

Pay Rate: 24.33/ hr with benefits

Clearance Level Required: Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.

Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/