Federal Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Document Support

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Louisville, KY is seeking a Legal Assistant (Office Automation) to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a range of legal and office support duties. The role includes preparing legal documents, proofreading, trial-prep assistance, docket management, and travel arrangements, with training provided.

Openings: 2. Salary range posted is $45,409–$65,599 per year. Open to Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited college or university.
• Proof that foreign education, if any, is evaluated for comparability.
• All documentation in English or with English translation.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process technical legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, pleadings and subpoenas.
• Proofread and cite-check legal briefs and memoranda.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex litigation research.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; organize files and records for disposition.
• Maintain calendar of assigned active cases and track filing, hearing, and trial dates.
• Schedule conferences and interviews and arrange travel with itineraries and transportation/hotel bookings.
• Produce a variety of written documents using a wide range of office software applications.

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Louisville, KY is seeking a Legal Assistant (Office Automation) to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a range of legal and office support duties. The role includes preparing legal documents, proofreading, trial-prep assistance, docket management, and travel arrangements, with training provided.

Openings: 2. Salary range posted is $45,409–$65,599 per year. Open to Public hiring path.