Junior Litigation Assistant

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services contractor based in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. Candidates must have specialized litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with legal documents. A Public Trust Security Clearance is required. The role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining calendar systems, and more. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; over three years preferred.
• Experience reviewing legal documents like complaints, motions, and subpoenas.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate courts.
• Maintain calendar of assigned active cases and schedule appointments.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with MS Word

Familiarity with MS Excel

Familiarity with MS Outlook

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Automated software

Job description

A government services contractor based in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. Candidates must have specialized litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with legal documents. A Public Trust Security Clearance is required. The role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining calendar systems, and more. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.