Entry-Level Government Litigation Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support United States Attorneys under supervision. The role involves drafting and filing legal documents, preparing garnishments and subpoenas, trial prep, and extensive document management using ECF, LEXIS, and Westlaw.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You will assist in litigation and administrative tasks, maintain case materials, and support calendar management, travel, and

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study.
• One year of legal training or experience or two years of college may substitute for the certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience is required; trial experience helps.
• Basic legal knowledge and familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication; proficient with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Collects court ordered restitutions and fines of defendants.
• Drafts legal documents and files via Electronic Court Filing (ECF).
• Prepare garnishments, liens, and other collection documents.
• Send demand letters, file liens, run credit reports, prepare subpoenas.
• Provide trial prep assistance by compiling notebooks and lists.
• Maintain case materials in databases and organize files for disposition.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal document drafting

Court filing

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD / ABA-accredited program, or 1 year of study

One year of legal training or experience or 2 years of college

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

ECF

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support United States Attorneys under supervision. The role involves drafting and filing legal documents, preparing garnishments and subpoenas, trial prep, and extensive document management using ECF, LEXIS, and Westlaw.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You will assist in litigation and administrative tasks, maintain case materials, and support calendar management, travel, and