Paralegal

Paralegal – Criminal Litigation (Federal Agency Contract)
Location: Knoxville, TN
One of our federal agency clients is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Paralegals to support its Criminal Prosecution and Litigation team in Knoxville, TN. This is a long-term contract opportunity with an initial one-year term and multiple option years, offering stability and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a federal legal environment.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills, legal document preparation experience, and an interest in supporting federal criminal litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process a variety of technical legal documents.
• Review incoming case materials and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtain necessary information from case files, law enforcement agencies, and other sources to support legal proceedings.
• Prepare completed legal documents for attorney review and submission while considering the nature and status of each case.
• With limited attorney guidance, prepare legal documents such as:
  • Indictments
  • Criminal complaints
  • Search warrants
  • Judgments
  • Applications
  • Notices
  • Affidavits
  • Summonses
  • Grand jury subpoenas
  • Rules to show cause
  • Proofs of claim
  • Satisfaction of judgment
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive legal information.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the prosecution process.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or legal support experience required.
• Experience with criminal law, litigation, or government legal offices is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Full-time schedule
• Long-term contract with an initial one-year assignment and multiple option years
• Opportunity to support meaningful federal criminal prosecution work
• Professional experience within a respected federal agency

Apply Today!

This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates and is expected to start as soon as possible. If you're looking for a rewarding long-term legal support role in a federal environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The office is a collaborative working culture, with areas of professional growth!