Entry-Level Legal Assistant: Litigation & Trial Prep

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Dependent Care, and Commuter

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys in a dynamic government environment. Under supervision, you will assist with litigation support, trial prep, and administrative duties across the department.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, filing with courts, docketing, and managing calendars. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with attorneys and paralegals as part of

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred
• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents and assembling information for hearings and trials, and using automated software to produce legal materials
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Should be familiar with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents including motions and pleadings
• Electronically file documents with state or federal courts
• Assist with trial preparation by preparing trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and organize legal data and materials
• Compose letters requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Perform docketing duties and manage calendars for cases
• Review bills and invoices for payment and manage budgets
• Maintain calendars and scheduling across attorneys and clients
• Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases and closing files

Skills

Litigation support

Written communication

Organizational skills

Legal document preparation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys in a dynamic government environment. Under supervision, you will assist with litigation support, trial prep, and administrative duties across the department.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, filing with courts, docketing, and managing calendars. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with attorneys and paralegals as part of