Federal Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Documentation

United States Attorneys' Offices; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the United States is seeking a professional to provide legal support and document preparation. This role focuses on drafting and processing a variety of legal documents, proofreading briefs, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation.

The position requires typing proficiency, basic research skills, and strong organizational abilities as responsibilities increase with training and experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Typing at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• U.S. citizenship or national status is required.
• Pre-employment checks including fingerprints, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Registration for Selective Service may be required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process various legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas).
• Proofread and cite-check briefs, memoranda and other documents.
• Assist attorneys in trial prep by researching statutes, regulations and court cases.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits and other records; organize files for disposition or transfer.
• Maintain calendars for active cases; track filing and hearing dates.
• Arrange travel by preparing itineraries and hotel/transport reservations.
• Produce written documents using a wide range of office software.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Legal research

Trial support

Tools

Office software

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in the United States is seeking a professional to provide legal support and document preparation. This role focuses on drafting and processing a variety of legal documents, proofreading briefs, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation.

The position requires typing proficiency, basic research skills, and strong organizational abilities as responsibilities increase with training and experience. U.S.