Entry-Level Litigation Assistant

CGS Federal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys under the supervision of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. The role covers litigation and administrative duties, document preparation, trial support, and court filings in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Qualifications include at least one year of specialized litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience; three years preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for assembling and preparing legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of motions, orders, pleadings, and related documents.
• Electronically file documents with courts, applying local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling trial notebooks and witness lists.
• Prepare subpoenas and organize legal data and court filings.
• Compose letters requiring legal terminology and procedural knowledge.
• Perform docketing, update and close cases using the automated case tracking system.
• Review bills for payment and assist with budget-related tasks.
• Maintain calendars for assigned cases and coordinate meetings and interviews.
• Produce documents using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; ensure proper formatting.
• Provide automated litigation support to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal document review

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys under the supervision of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. The role covers litigation and administrative duties, document preparation, trial support, and court filings in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Qualifications include at least one year of specialized litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.