Entry-Level Paralegal: Litigation & Government Support

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Paralegal to support a team of United States Attorneys. You will draft and file legal documents, prepare trial notebooks, manage case files, and assist with discovery and travel logistics.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with AUSAs, and maintain databases and documentation to ensure accurate and timely processing of legal matters. The role emphasizes compliance with DOJ policies and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, with at least one year of study completed.
• One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education may substitute for the certificate.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal or project experience is required; trial experience is helpful.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong computer skills including document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collects court-ordered restitutions and fines.
• Drafts legal documents and files them via ECF.
• Prepares garnishments, liens, and other court-related documents.
• Sends demand letters and files liens; runs credit reports.
• Maintains and tracks collection activity in internal databases.
• Cooperates with AUSAs in the MPU/Monetary Penalties Unit.
• Performs research in public and internal databases to gather asset information.
• Prepares documents using templates (motions, subpoenas, etc.).
• Handles travel per FTR and DOJ policies, and processes related paperwork.
• Organizes case files and maintains calendars for active matters.
• Assists AUSAs in producing discovery for defense counsel.

Skills

Legal research tools

Written communication

Document drafting

Court filing (ECF)

Case management

Interpersonal coordination

Education

Paralegal certificate

JD

ABA-accredited law school (current student)

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Databases & spreadsheets

Word processing software

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Paralegal to support a team of United States Attorneys. You will draft and file legal documents, prepare trial notebooks, manage case files, and assist with discovery and travel logistics.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with AUSAs, and maintain databases and documentation to ensure accurate and timely processing of legal matters. The role emphasizes compliance with DOJ policies and strong writing skills.