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Role Description

As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.

• Provide a variety of direct legal support assistance services to include:
• Receive and review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas, and grand jury subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings.
• Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court.
• Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns.
• Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
• Provide a variety of ancillary office support functions requiring some subject-matter knowledge of the United States Attorneys programs and operations. Typical assignments may include:
• Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating, and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system.
• Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor for continued necessity.
• Review bills and invoices and submit to budget office for payment.
• Maintain calendar of assigned active cases, track filing, hearing, and trial dates, and schedule conferences and interviews.
• Assemble the physical files and electronic files for new cases.
• Prepare files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order.
• Receive visitors, answer telephone and refer callers to staff members or take messages as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate.
• Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications.
• When appropriate, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
• Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Company Description

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs.