Legal Support Specialist

Overview ROLE We are seeking a Legal Support Specialist to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (USAO NDGA) in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division by managing legal and administrative casework, organizing filings and case materials, and helping keep discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support activities on track. This is a full-time opportunity in which we\u2019ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security. Apply today! Responsibilities Support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with day-to-day civil litigation and legal administrative work Manage incoming and outgoing discovery materials in both electronic and paper formats Review, organize, code, tag, and filter case documents for relevance and substance Use Automated Litigation Support (ALS) tools to locate, organize, analyze, and present case information Prepare/format legal docs such as complaints, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests, & discovery responses Verify legal citations and statutory references for accuracy and consistency Draft routine legal correspondence and transmittal letters using proper legal terminology and format Communicate professionally with agency partners, Main Justice, and other stakeholders regarding cases Produce timelines, deposition summaries, reports, charts, tables, and other litigation support materials Assist with trial prep by organizing case files, compiling trial notebooks, and preparing witness and exhibit materials File documents with the court and maintain accurate case records in electronic and physical files Open, update, and close cases in the automated case tracking system and other databases Track filing dates, hearings, trials, deadlines, and other case milestones for assigned matters Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate appointments, interviews, conferences, and depositions Arrange travel and prepare travel authorizations, vouchers, and reimbursement documentation Review invoices, support litigation-related budget tracking, and submit documentation for payment Provide office support by handling calls, assisting visitors, furnishing case status info, and routing matters appropriately Save pleadings, correspondence, and related materials to official case files and notify agency counsel of new filings Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Valid driver’s license Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Proficiency in Automated Litigation Support (ALS) software applications Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office Required Experience Demonstrated experience performing legal administrative and litigation support duties similar to those described Education High school diploma or equivalent required A four-year undergraduate degree preferred Paralegal certification preferred Location Atlanta, GA 30303 Telework Telework may be authorized Clearance U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government Client U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Travel Travel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as needed Work Hours 40 hours 8 hours a day 5 days a week Employment Classification Employment Classification Eligibility Nonexempt Relocation Not eligible for relocation benefits EEO Statement KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law. Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100%; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr