Entry-Level Litigation Paralegal: Research, Filings & Trial Prep

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry‑level Paralegal in the Legal Department to support US Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will draft and file documents using ECF, prepare subpoenas and garnishments, manage case files, and assist with discovery under supervision.

The role requires paralegal training or related legal experience, strong research skills, and proficiency with legal software and office tools.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or JD, or current ABA‑accredited law school student.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience.
• Familiarity with ESI tools, eDiscovery, and standard legal citations.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect court-ordered restitutions and fines; draft and file documents via ECF.
• Prepare garnishments, liens, subpoenas, and other collection documents.
• Open, organize, and close case files; maintain case calendars and logs.
• Provide trial prep support: notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists.
• Assist AUSAs with discovery and production to defense counsel.
• Ensure documents are produced in templates and in correct format.

Skills

Court filings

Drafting legal documents

Garnishments & Liens

Demand letters

Case management

Communication with AUSAs

Legal research

Templates preparation

Travel coordination

Trial prep

Case file management

Calendar management

Discovery support

Document management

Mail handling

ECF filing

Document generation

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD or ABA-accredited law school (currently attending)

Tools

ECF

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry‑level Paralegal in the Legal Department to support US Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will draft and file documents using ECF, prepare subpoenas and garnishments, manage case files, and assist with discovery under supervision.

The role requires paralegal training or related legal experience, strong research skills, and proficiency with legal software and office tools.