Legal Assistant

ELG Solutions is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Legal Assistant to support the USAO - District of Vermont . The Legal Assistant will assist with preparing and processing complex legal documents, reviewing and assembling materials, and drafting documents with limited guidance.

Key responsibilities include developing document indices, composing non-legal correspondence, managing files and conducting reference searches, performing docketing and calendar management, and maintaining and producing documents with accurate formatting while meeting established deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related legal experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience and expertise in performing the required services outlined in the Statement of Work.
• Related experience working with a federal or state legal or law enforcement entity is preferred.
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer, scanner, and other automated office equipment.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process a variety of technical legal documents that are often voluminous and complex in format.
• Review incoming materials and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of various legal documents.
• Obtain necessary information from appropriate sources and submit drafted legal documents to the appropriate AUSA.
• Prepare responsive documents with limited instructions from the AUSA.
• Complete various aspects of recurring legal documents in accordance with established rules, styles, and formatting requirements.
• Develop tables of contents and indices for briefs according to established formats.
• Prepare lists of cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.
• Compose original correspondence that does not require legal interpretation but requires knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
• Establish and maintain various legal files.
• Search legal reference files for information requested by AUSAs.
• Separate, screen, select, assemble, and organize files and records for disposition or transfer in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform docketing duties, including opening, updating, and closing cases using automated case-tracking systems.
• Search databases for required case information as necessary.
• Maintain calendars for assigned active cases, including filing and hearing dates.
• Develop and maintain a suspense system for ongoing cases and notify the AUSA of upcoming deadlines and important dates.
• Maintain AUSA calendars and provide reminders regarding commitments and court appearances.
• Produce a variety of written documents and materials using office software applications.
• Ensure documents have proper formatting, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
• Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the responsibilities above.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, VT (Required)

Work Location: In person