Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate)

About the role

The Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate) position supports senior paralegals and attorneys within the Criminal Division. The role involves legal research, case evaluation, and preparation of memoranda for a variety of criminal law sections.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate applicable cases, laws, and regulations related to criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Assist senior paralegals in drafting memoranda, litigation reports, and summarizing allegations, facts, and investigation results.
• Provide research support to Section Attorneys across Appellate, Human Rights and Special Prosecutions, Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture, and Violent Crime and Racketeering sections.
• Contribute to the preparation of legal documents and briefing materials for court filings.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with a legal education background.
• Ability to support senior paralegals and attorneys in complex criminal law matters.
• Strong analytical skills for case and regulatory assessment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within multiple specialized sections of the Criminal Division.
• Exposure to high‑profile federal criminal cases and appellate work.