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Job Summary:
Looking for a Litigation Support Technologist to provide support to the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Texas (NDTX) at its Dallas, TX headquarters.
Primary Functions/Work Responsibilities:
The Litigation Support Technologist should be capable of performing the following duties after basic training by the USAO on specific office procedures, software programs and equipment:
- Assist prosecutors and legal support staff in organizing voluminous case information. Generally, the Litigation Support Technologist will scan, load, and index documents into a legal case management database.
- Performs data entry as needed.
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Organize documents for efficient automated storage and retrieval by preparing appropriate indices; defining data file search criteria and indexing/coding fields. Smaller cases may be paper- based, in which case the legal administrative specialist will maintain the paper case file.
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Process Electrically Stored Information (ESI) and create databases in data-review platforms (Eclipse, Relativity).
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Assist in the compilation and organization of paper and electronic documents for use in presentations, hearings and/or trials.
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Assemble trial notebooks for use by our civil attorney, judges, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
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Load and manage electronic version of exhibits and other materials into PowerPoint and/or case presentation software and assist in presentation to court or others.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Knowledge:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).• Experience performing similar duties as outlined in this posting.
• Professional, positive, and mature attitude, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Skills:
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication and assessment• Detailed oriented with attention to accuracy and thoroughness
• Strong organizational, and decision-making skills
Ability:
• Ability to perform data entry in a timely and accurate manner.• Ability to quickly learn new tasks.
• Skill in operating automated document processing equipment such as photocopiers, printers, fax machines, and scanners
Essential Job Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required.• Must undergo and pass a minimum background investigation (MBI)
• Must have lived in the United States three of the last five years immediately prior to start of performance on this position, and/or worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity, and/or be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving oversea
• Work a minimum of 40 hours in a work week
• Be a citizen/ national of the United States of America
Physical Requirements:
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting up to 10 pounds may be required and the ability to bend and stand, and file.Work Environment:
The job operates in a professional office environment.Travel:
Travel may be requiredCognitive Professional Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Cognitive Professional Services Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to HR@cog-ps.com or call (703) 562-0585 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.