Executive Office Assistant (Legal Secretary)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Secretary, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting federal litigation efforts. This position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse tasks, from analyzing complex case materials to drafting essential documents and managing communications for Senior Executives. With a commitment to professional growth and innovation, this role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to government efficiency. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while working in a collaborative environment that values your skills and creativity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Observance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of word processing experience, including litigation support.
• Typing speed of at least 65 wpm with 95% accuracy.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support federal agency with litigation tasks, including case material analysis.
• Index case files, draft procedures, and handle document acquisition.
• Answer phones and arrange travel for Senior Trial Attorneys.

Skills

Word Processing

Litigation Support

Typing Speed (65 wpm)

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Document Acquisition

Database Searching

Proofreading

Presentation Creation

Spreadsheet Generation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Legal Secretary Certificate

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Proprietary Databases

PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27,887.25/yr - $35,855.04/yr

Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level

Department: Legal

As a CGS Legal Secretary, you will support a federal agency in performing moderately complex litigation support tasks. Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing case materials, indexing and acquiring case files from databases, answering phone lines, and other relevant tasks.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We seek candidates excited to contribute to government innovation, who appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Our environment supports professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Perform moderately complex litigation support tasks, including detailed review and analysis of case materials in areas such as financial records, healthcare materials, and litigation files;
• Index case files in detail;
• Draft procedures for litigation support assignments;
• Handle document acquisition tasks;
• Conduct database searches;
• Proofread and edit deliverables;
• Answer phones for Senior Executive Officers;
• Arrange travel using proprietary databases for Senior Trial Attorneys;
• Write memos and letters;
• Create PowerPoint presentations;
• Generate complex spreadsheets;
• Download PDFs and save to the network;
• Create folders on the network and unzip files.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of word processing experience, including one year in litigation support;
• Typing speed of at least 65 wpm with 95% accuracy;
• High school diploma or GED;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure;
• US Citizenship;
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Ideally, candidates will also have:

• Legal Secretary Certificate;
• Undergraduate Degree.

Our Commitment:

CGS strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through technology and skilled personnel. We are committed to solving challenging problems with honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holiday observance.

Contact Government Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join our team and contribute to government innovation! Explore more opportunities on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/. For more information, visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact us at [e-mail].