Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. Responsibilities Receive and review incoming material and determine 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, including motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests, and other pleadings, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and formats. 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 compiling trial notebooks, witness lists, and exhibit lists independently. Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns; assist in processing and organizing legal data and supporting material. Compose original letters requiring knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, such as transmittals of pleadings, requests for extensions, advisories of actions, or notices to defending counsel. Perform docketing duties using the automated case tracking system, opening, updating, and closing cases as needed. Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor continued necessity. Review bills and invoices for payment and submit them to the budget office. Maintain calendars of active cases, tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences, interviews, and appointments. Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases, including conflict of interest sheets, numbering initial documents, and preparing discovery materials. Prepare files for closing, ensuring all relevant documents are present and producing a closing sheet for attorney signature. Receive visitors and answer telephone calls, providing information on pending and closed matters and referring callers appropriately. Attend meetings and trainings as required. Produce written documents and materials using office software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and other databases. Utilize software applications and graphics hardware to support trial preparation, transcribing dictation, and creating visual materials for courtroom presentations. Provide technical support for documents, charts, photographs, tapes, and videos used in trials, including enlarging charts, duplicating items, and marking exhibits. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications At least one year of specialized litigation experience; over three years preferred. Experience reviewing legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas, libels) for completeness and assembling information for hearings or trial use. Skill in researching various legal sources to obtain and verify information. Proficiency in 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 deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401(k) 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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr