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. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. Responsibilities Receive and review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety 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 such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings. Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the direction of attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices. Provide assistance with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, witness lists, and exhibit lists. Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns, and assist in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material. Compose original letters requiring a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology. Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through an automated case tracking system and searching databases for required information. Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor continued necessity. Review bills and invoices and submit them to the budget office for payment. Maintain calendars of assigned active cases, track filing, hearing, and trial dates, schedule conferences and interviews, and provide reminders of commitments and court appearances. Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases, print conflict of interest sheets, number initial case materials, and send additional discovery to outside parties as directed. Prepare files for closing, ensuring relevant documents are filed and preparing closing sheets for attorneys’ signatures. Receive visitors, answer telephone calls, refer callers to staff, take messages, and provide requested information about pending and closed matters. 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, and other databases; integrate output from different software types. Provide automated litigation assistance in trial preparation and courtroom presentations, including transcribing dictation and preparing visual materials. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; over three years preferred. Specialized experience in reviewing legal documents for completeness, assembling information for hearing or trial use, researching legal sources, maintaining file systems, and using automated software to produce reports and correspondence. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Hands‑on familiarity with computer applications such as 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 Life Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays $45,000 - $55,000 a year 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. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Contact-Government-Services,-LL