Legal Assistant

ROLEWe are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky (USAO EDKY). Your scope of work includes providing comprehensive witness management assistance, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling inquiries from fact witnesses. Additionally, you will ensure witnesses' appearance at court hearings and perform general office procedures related to fact witness management.This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESProvide witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trialWork directly with fact witnesses to ensure their appearance at court hearings and trialsField phone calls and inquiries from fact witnesses regarding court appearances and expense reimbursementInitiate contact with fact witnesses to notify them of court appearance dates and timesCoordinate travel arrangements for fact witnesses, considering special circumstances or needsUse judgment to determine when to notify AUSAs of special circumstances or needs of fact witnessesConfer with AUSAs concerning special needs and circumstances of fact witnesses when appropriateArrange travel and lodging for fact witnesses according to Department of Justice and USAO policiesComplete and submit documentation for special travel authorizations and obtain prior approvalsEnsure fact witnesses receive all necessary travel documents and court appearance informationMeet with fact witnesses upon arrival to court and provide courtroom orientationAccompany fact witnesses to court and ensure a safe waiting area is availableCollect necessary documentation and signatures for fact witness reimbursementPrepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement, including witness vouchersFurnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchersAssist USAO Cardholder in reconciling the Government Travel Account by gathering required documentationCoordinate with the Court, Probation, Pretrial, U.S. Marshals Service, and investigative agencies as neededPerform general office procedures related to fact witness management, including file and database maintenanceTrack hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferencesPerform other administrative and logistical fact witness management duties as required or assignedBACKGROUNDWitness coordination experience preferredAdministrative experience preferredProgressive and relevant experienceExcellent communication skillsStrong organizational skillsEDUCATIONBachelor's degree preferredLOCATIONLexington, KY 40507TELEWORKN/ACLEARANCEU.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal governmentCLIENTDepartment of Justice (DOJ)TRAVELTravel is requiredWORK HOURS40 hours per week8 hours per dayEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — NonexemptRELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefitsEQUAL OPPORTUNITYKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.OTHER CONSIDERATIONSApplicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.#J-18808-Ljbffr