DOJ Honors Northern District of West Virginia Team Member for Superior Performance

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey is proud to announce that a member of his staff has received an Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) Director's Award for her outstanding work in the Northern District of West Virginia. Laurel K. Jones, a Legal Administrative Specialist in Litigation Support in the district's Clarksburg office, has been honored with the Superior Performance Award in Litigation Support.

"Laurel's teamwork and reliability make her a trusted and valued colleague, and her courtroom expertise has helped improve our litigation support policies and practices. Laurel takes pride in her own work as well as work of her colleagues, which motivates her to ensure our district performs at its best. Laurel, thank you for your service, your leadership, and your commitment to our policies and priorities at the Department of Justice," said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

The award is one of the most prestigious honors within the Department of Justice, recognizing exceptional excellence and dedication to the department's mission. Jones has served the district for nearly 20 years. In her role, she supports trial litigation, organizes discovery, and manages litigation software databases, providing essential assistance to the office's mission. She is a 2000 graduate of Glenville State University, where she earned an associate's degree in paralegal studies.

The EOUSA Director's Awards were held on October 28, 2026 at the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building Great Hall in Washington, D.C.

EOUSA provides executive and administrative support for the 93 U.S. Attorneys located throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Such support includes legal education, administrative oversight, technical support, and the creation of uniform policies. Learn more here.