Entry-Level Legal Assistant: Litigation Support

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

endent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant in Baltimore to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will help prepare pleadings, organize case materials, and file documents with courts under supervision.

You will also assist with docketing, calendar management, and trial preparation, including witness lists and exhibits. Strong writing and communication are essential, as is attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents for completeness; assembling information for hearings/trials; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce reports and documents.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to produce professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal support to attorneys, investigators, and paralegals, including drafting or editing pleadings, motions, orders, and subpoenas.
• Electronically file documents with state or federal courts according to local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and related materials; organize and copy documents for court filings.
• Docket cases, manage calendars, and monitor deadlines; open/close cases in the automated tracking system.
• Prepare files for closing and communicate status to attorneys; provide routine office support as needed.

Skills

Legal document review

Written and verbal communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant in Baltimore to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will help prepare pleadings, organize case materials, and file documents with courts under supervision.

You will also assist with docketing, calendar management, and trial preparation, including witness lists and exhibits. Strong writing and communication are essential, as is attention to detail and reliability.