Legal Research Analyst

KMRG, LLC

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Case Law, Cellular Telephone, Copying Machines, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Fax Machines, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

7 days ago

ROLE
We are seeking a Legal Research Analyst to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona (USAO-AZ) in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with legal support that helps advance civil litigation, habeas corpus, and immigration habeas matters.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with assigned AUSAs and supervisory attorneys to review applicable laws, regulations, defenses, violations, and causes of action
Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws, including criminal and civil rules and procedures
Review case files, analyze case-related information, and alert attorneys to potential legal or procedural issues
Support 28 U.S.C. § 2255 habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters through docketing, calendaring, file coordination, drafting, and timely filing support
Coordinate with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and materials needed to prepare legal responses
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and law review articles related to assigned cases
Support complex or unusual matters by briefing attorneys on relevant facts, legal issues, and case law
Draft correspondence, legal documents, and proposed responses for attorney review and signature
Prepare proposed orders for review and signature by judges and magistrates
Maintain awareness of new criminal and civil rules and procedures that may affect assigned matters

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office
Valid state driver’s license

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience
Experience performing legal research, case analysis, drafting, docketing, calendaring, and litigation support services

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ 85004

TELEWORK

Telework is not authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
Must be able to successfully complete a Tier II Civil background investigation

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as needed

WORK HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, 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 Considerations. Applicants 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.

About the Company

KMRG, LLC

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