Entry-Level Paralegal: DOJ Support & Discovery

Contact Government Services, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal in Washington, DC to support US Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. The role involves handling ECFs, case-tracking entries, and preparing materials for motions and discovery, under supervision.

The position requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or active ABA-law student status, with strong research and flawless communication. CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
• Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER.
• Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems.
• Enters filing information into a case tracking system.
• Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys.
• Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.
• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches.
• Performs simple legal research.
• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial.
• Prepares exhibit cross-references.
• Assists attorneys in courtroom.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal citation

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD or ABA law student

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal in Washington, DC to support US Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. The role involves handling ECFs, case-tracking entries, and preparing materials for motions and discovery, under supervision.

The position requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or active ABA-law student status, with strong research and flawless communication. CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.