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Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the DEA

FSA Federal · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Arlington, Virginia, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid

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Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the DEA

FSA Federal · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Arlington, Virginia, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid

Apply with Referso

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the DEA

FSA Federal · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Arlington, Virginia, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid

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Support the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by assisting attorneys with case review, investigation, and legal preparation.

Responsibilities

Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards
Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action
Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and preparing summaries; and managing witnesses

Requirements

Legal training/certification implied by role

Skills

Legal research Case analysis Probable cause determination

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the DEA

FSA Federal · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Arlington, Virginia, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid

Apply with RefersoAI Apply on careers page

Support the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by assisting attorneys with case review, investigation, and pretrial preparations.

Responsibilities

Assists attorney in reviewing case material to include gathering and analyzing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases with reference to the facts of the case and established standards
Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports, establishing the need for further evidence and information, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtaining that information and evidence
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action
Interviews federal agents and other law enforcement officers regarding the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses

Requirements

Legal education required for Paralegal/Legal Assistant III

Skills

Legal research Case analysis Probable cause determination

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III supporting the DEA

FSA Federal · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Arlington, Virginia, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid

Apply with RefersoAI Apply on careers page

Support the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by assisting attorneys with case review, investigation, and legal preparation.

Responsibilities

Assists attorney in reviewing case material and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions
Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases
Assists in determining probable cause by reviewing investigative reports
Investigates facts and laws of cases and searches public records
Assists attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery

Requirements

Legal background implied by Paralegal role

Skills

Legal research Case analysis Pleading preparation Discovery management Legal research tools Public information databases

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