Entry-Level Paralegal: Litigation & Trial Prep

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Holidays observance

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal in the Legal department to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will prepare legal documents, manage case files, and assist with discovery and trial preparation.

The role requires paralegal certification or JD, or current ABA law school attendance, plus associated litigation support experience. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or JD or currently attending ABA-accredited law school.
• One year of legal training or experience may substitute for certificate.
• Litigation paralegal experience preferred; trial experience helpful.
• Knowledge of legal citation and basic legal research tools required.

Responsibilities

• Collects court ordered restitutions and fines for defendants.
• Drafts and files legal documents via ECF.
• Prepares garnishments, liens, and other legal process documents.
• Sends demand letters and subpoenas; files liens.
• Manages and tracks collection activity in internal systems.
• Coordinates collection activities with AUSAs in MPU.
• Performs basic legal research and asset identification.

Skills

Litigation support

ECF filing

Legal research

Case management

AUSA coordination

Trial preparation

Document templates

Calendar management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school attendance

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Paralegal in the Legal department to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will prepare legal documents, manage case files, and assist with discovery and trial preparation.

The role requires paralegal certification or JD, or current ABA law school attendance, plus associated litigation support experience. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth and comprehensive benefits.