Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Level IV (contract contingent)

ProSidian Consulting seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Level IV to support and participate in a project supporting a Federal Government Agency Contract focusing on Financial Crimes Enforcement. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Level IV plays an integral role by effectively participating in day to day operations and by offering quality service and excellence in the administration provided for the ProSidian Engagement Teams services supporting the Federal Government Agency Contract. The duties of this position include performing a broad range of advance skills and expertise in the Federal sector: responsibilities may include but are not limited to addressing management concerns in accordance with agency policies, assisting in scheduling and coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities, as needed, in support of the training process and performing and tracking day-to-day training matters. Specific Task Order Swim lanes For this contract cover Training Support, Print Production, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA),Operations Management, Facility & Contract Support, & 508 Compliance so that the ProSidian Consulting Engagement Team Member can provide administrative, clerical, and research support for Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) program offices In addition to the level III duties, the paralegal/legal assistant level IV support includes the following: assists in the evaluation, development, and litigation of case matters, examines and evaluates information in case files, for case litigation worthiness and appropriate titles of law, determines the need for additional information, independent surveys, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information; identifies and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence through on-site visits, interviews, and review of records on operations, selects, summarizes, and compiles comparative data to examine and evaluate case deficiencies in order to provide evidence of illegal practices or patterns, reviews financial trends and forecasts at the national and regional level to evaluate the impact of successful prosecution and potential remedial provisions of ongoing investigations and litigation, identifies types of record keeping systems and types of records maintained which would be relevant, gathers, sorts, and interprets data from various record systems including computer information systems, supports and prepares for potential witnesses interviews, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation, develops statistics and tabulations, such as standard deviations, regression analyses, and weighting, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation, prepares charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results, analyzes data, develops recommendations and justifications for the attorney(s) who will take the matter to court, and continues to work with the attorney(s) during the progress of the case, obtaining and developing further evidence and exhibits, providing administrative assistance, and maintaining custody of exhibits, documents, and files, and appears in court as a witness to testify concerning exhibits prepared supporting a case. Have a Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution or relevant work experience Have strong oral and written communication skills (English) and demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare business analyses Have strong analytical skills Have a strong customer service mindset Be able to make independent judgments and recommendations with confidence Be capable to proficiently produce work accurately and efficiently Ability to work and lead others in ambiguous situations Ability to effectively analyze and structure problems and service requirements based on the services we provide Ability to participate in the management of work streams that support of large, complex projects Results orientation/self-directed -- ability to drive change in unstructured environment Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in teams Must have proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Suite External, client-facing consulting experience Excellent written communication skills ======= HIRING EXPECTATIONS/ POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Participates in the development and implementation of best practices and programs. Demonstrates commitment to excellence and service in dealing with all internal and external customers. Offers best possible solutions while displaying best possible values. Participates in effective retention and recruitment strategies for the Practice. Elevates consulting services to a new standard of professionalism and sales contribution. Elevates the level of consulting to achieve further competitive advantage with speaking engagements, client case studies and on site evaluations. Establishes a sense of professionalism among the consulting staff to further elevate the standards of the Practice. Establishes, communicates and guides the accomplishment of relevant objectives, measurable goals, and performance standards to ensure effective, efficient and economical client outcomes. Fosters trust and support from the various constituents to position ProSidian Consulting as a trusted partner and the preferred quality provider in the market place. Supports and participates through influence in a matrix environment. Leadership is accomplished through a positive team approach, resulting in achievement of standards for all service lines. Supports initiatives to assess productivity and throughput to optimize resources. Effectively participates in the establishment and guidelines for relevant objectives, measurable goals, and performance standards to ensure effective, efficient and economical client outcomes. Serves as a leader in performance improvement and best practices initiatives - encouraging 'best of the best' mindset. Works closely with members of senior management support strategic and tactical plans to meet sales goals, drive pipeline growth and facilitate new sales opportunities. Works closely with members of senior management to devise budgets to meet sales goals. Works collaboratively with other disciplines to assure that standards for excellence in consulting are met, clients and employees are treated fairly and with respect, and that all client needs are met in a positive and responsive fashion. ***Military Background a plus and or experience working in a Federal Government Environment CORE COMPETENCIES Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks ------------ ------------ ------------ OTHER REQUIREMENTS Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity – the ideal candidate