Government Legal Assistant - Trial Prep & Docs Pro

CGS Federal; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

endent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal is hiring a Legal Assistant in the Legal Department to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will prepare and review legal documents, file with courts, and assist with trial prep.

This entry-level, full-time role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-pressure work while complying with government procedures. Ideal candidates will have familiarity with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and Adobe Acrobat, plus strong written

Qualifications

• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and assemble legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts to conform with rules and style guidelines.
• Electronically file documents with courts and manage case records.
• Support trial preparation with notebooks, witness lists, and exhibits.
• Maintain calendars and docketing for active cases and deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal is hiring a Legal Assistant in the Legal Department to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will prepare and review legal documents, file with courts, and assist with trial prep.

This entry-level, full-time role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-pressure work while complying with government procedures. Ideal candidates will have familiarity with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and Adobe Acrobat, plus strong written