Entry-Level Litigation Support Assistant

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks in the Legal Department. You will work under a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor to prepare and file pleadings, motions, and subpoenas, and assist with trial preparation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, calendar management, and document assembly using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience is required; three years preferred.
• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents and preparing materials for hearing/trial.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for preparing legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents for proper format and style.
• Electronically file documents with courts per rules and practices.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling notebooks and witness lists.
• Prepare subpoenas and organize legal data and materials.
• Compose letters using legal terminology and procedures.
• Perform docketing, calendar management, and case file organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

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 with litigation and administrative tasks in the Legal Department. You will work under a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor to prepare and file pleadings, motions, and subpoenas, and assist with trial preparation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, calendar management, and document assembly using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat.