Entry-Level Paralegal — Government Litigation Support

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services provider based in Chicago is seeking a Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys. The ideal candidate will hold a paralegal certificate or a JD, with at least one year of related experience. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing collections, and coordinating with legal teams. This is a full-time position offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in contributing to impactful government work.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school.
• One year of legal experience or two years of college education can substitute the paralegal certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience needed; trial experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys.
• Draft and file legal documents using ECF.
• Manage and track collection activity in an internal database.

Skills

Collection of court-ordered restitutions

Drafting legal documents

Managing collection activity

Communicating with AUSAs

Legal research

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

ABA-accredited law school student

Tools

Electronic Court Filing system (ECF)

Legal research tools (LEXSIS, Westlaw)

Job description

A government services provider based in Chicago is seeking a Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys. The ideal candidate will hold a paralegal certificate or a JD, with at least one year of related experience. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing collections, and coordinating with legal teams. This is a full-time position offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in contributing to impactful government work.