paralegal specialist - Tysons Corner, United States - Department Of Defense

Description

Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Prosecutor, Office of Military Commissions. The Office of the Chief Prosecutor is responsible for prosecuting persons detained in the Global War on Terrorism and accused of war crimes and violations of the Military Commissions Act. The incumbent is responsible for providing paralegal support to meet the requirements of prosecutions at military commissions and serves as team leader for all paralegals assigned to the incumbent's case.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Conducts legal research for the preparation of legal opinions using various sources from both paper and electronic media.
• Identifies laws in effect, as well as current regulations, opinions and other guidance that may be applicable.
• Organizes and handles the high volume of discovery materials often exceeding several thousand pages in minor cases and over 100,000 pages in complicated cases.
• Performs trial support activities such as electronic courtroom presentations, assists in the preparation of government and expert witnesses for trial.
• Participates in the interviews of potential witnesses, summarizing their prospective testimony, and suggesting questions for examination.