Entry-Level Litigation Support Specialist

Contact Government Services, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Holiday observance

Job summary

Contact Government Services, LLC (CGS) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will handle document preparation, filing, trial prep, and calendar management while coordinating with attorneys, investigators, and paralegals.

A clean proficiency in standard software and the ability to manage sensitive information is required. The role requires at least one year of litigation support experience, strong communication skills, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and prepare legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of motions, orders, pleadings and related papers.
• Electronically file documents with federal/state courts per rules and timelines.
• Assist with trial preparation by compiling notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and organize legal data and materials.
• Draft, transmit, and file letters and notices to attorneys representing defendants.

Skills

Communication skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Contact Government Services, LLC (CGS) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will handle document preparation, filing, trial prep, and calendar management while coordinating with attorneys, investigators, and paralegals.

A clean proficiency in standard software and the ability to manage sensitive information is required. The role requires at least one year of litigation support experience, strong communication skills, and