Junior Litigation Support Specialist

CGS Federal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks under supervision. You will draft, file, and organize legal documents, prepare trial notebooks, and maintain case calendars.

Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat are required. Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude are also essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents and pleadings for proper format.
• Electronically file documents with courts per local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation, compiling trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare subpoenas and manage legal data and filings.
• Open, update, and close cases in the automated case tracking system.
• Maintain calendars and track filing, hearing, and trial dates.

Skills

Litigation support

Administrative support

Document preparation

Communication skills

Public Trust

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

CGS Federal seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks under supervision. You will draft, file, and organize legal documents, prepare trial notebooks, and maintain case calendars.

Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat are required. Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude are also essential.