Entry-Level Litigation Support Specialist

Contact-Government-Services,-LL; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Legal Assistant for full-time, entry-level support to United States Attorneys. You will handle direct legal support, trial prep, docketing, and filing in federal/state courts.

Candidates should have at least one year of litigation experience and strong MS Office skills. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure; a Public Trust clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience is required; three+ years preferred.
• Experience reviews legal documents, retrieves and assembles information, maintains file systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Hands‑on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for assembling and preparing legal documents such as motions and subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents and ensure proper format.
• Electronically file documents with courts, following local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation by compiling notebooks and witness lists.
• Prepare grand jury subpoenas and returns; organize and copy documents.
• Compose letters with legal terminology and advise attorneys on actions taken.
• Perform docketing, calendar maintenance, and scheduling; manage case suspense.
• Review bills and invoices for payment; manage filing systems.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required; provide litigation support.
• Produce documents using MS Office and Adobe; support courtroom presentations.
• Provide automated litigation assistance and transcription where needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Legal document preparation

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Public Trust Clearance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Legal Assistant for full-time, entry-level support to United States Attorneys. You will handle direct legal support, trial prep, docketing, and filing in federal/state courts.

Candidates should have at least one year of litigation experience and strong MS Office skills. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure; a Public Trust clearance is preferred.