Senior Paralegal

Employment Type: Full Time Department: Legal Location: Jackson, MS CGS is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the legal mission of a large federal agency located in Jackson, MS. The position involves providing litigation support tasks such as legal research, drafting of substantive documents, and administrative support for multiple attorneys. Responsibilities Preparing substantive legal documents such as motions, writs of execution, garnishments, and other filings required for post‑judgment debt collection actions for debts owed to the United States Government. Conducting interviews with debtors, employers, and agency officials to assess the effectiveness of legal actions against debtors in default. Monitoring and analyzing credit information and public records related to debtor assets and liabilities; reviewing and summarizing debtor financial information; recommending appropriate legal actions to Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Researching, analyzing, and summarizing legal precedents; preparing legal digests; processing debt‑collection claims referred by client agencies; making decisions regarding debt compromise, write‑offs, and referrals back to originating agencies. Tracking case progress and ensuring that legal pleadings, reports, correspondence, and other documentation are completed and submitted within established deadlines. Qualifications Two‑year paralegal degree or a four‑year degree with an additional paralegal certificate. Valid United States driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to pass a security‑clearance background check. Experience with tracing assets, seizing assets, enforcing judgment liens, and proficiency in word‑processing applications. Accounting background and experience using online legal‑research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr