Legal Assistant with Security Clearance

Job Summary Legal Assistant – Full‑time, Entry‑Level – Department: Legal. You will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, providing litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. Responsibilities Receive and review incoming material, independently determining the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents such as charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas and grand jury subpoenas. Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents – motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings. Ensure drafts conform to rules governing style and format. Electronically file documents on behalf of attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices. Assist with trial preparation by independently compiling trial notebooks, witness and exhibit lists. Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns. Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supporting material. Organize, process and copy documents in accordance with requirements, and assemble record materials for court filings. Compose original letters that require good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology – e.g., transmittals of pleadings, requests for extensions of time, advice on actions taken or developments in referred cases, and notices to attorneys representing defendants. Perform docketing duties: opening, updating, and closing cases through an automated case‑tracking system; search databases for required information. Obligate litigation‑related funds and monitor continuing necessity. Review bills and invoices and submit to the budget office for payment. Maintain calendars of assigned active cases, track filing, hearing, and trial dates, schedule conferences, interviews, and appointments, and provide reminders of commitments and court appearances. Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases – file materials in chronological order, prepare and print conflict‑of‑interest sheets, and number initial case materials and discovery. Prepare files for closing – ensure relevant documents are present, and prepare a closing sheet for the attorney’s signature. Receive visitors, answer telephone and refer callers to staff or take messages, deliver papers to the federal courthouse, furnish requested information about pending and closed matters, and determine matters to be referred to the AUSA and their urgency. Attend meetings and trainings as required. Produce written documents and materials using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat, and other databases – including integrating tables, charts, graphs, and visual materials from various software into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Provide automated litigation assistance in trial preparation and courtroom presentations – transcribe dictation, use graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters, prepare documents, charts, and visual materials, and provide technical support such as enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications At least one year of specialized litigation experience (more than three years preferred). Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents for completeness, assembling information for hearings or trials, researching legal sources, maintaining file systems, and using automated software to produce legal reports, documents, and correspondence. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Hands‑on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision coverage. Life Insurance. 401(k) plan. Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter). Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. Contact: Email: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)