Junior Litigation Support Specialist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks in a fast-paced federal environment. The role reports to a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely document management.

The position is full-time, entry level, within the Legal Department, and CGS highlights comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth while supporting

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas and grand jury subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings.
• Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices.
• Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns. Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material.
• Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.

Skills

Excellent written and oral commu­n ̄n

Public Trust Clearance eligibility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks in a fast-paced federal environment. The role reports to a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely document management.

The position is full-time, entry level, within the Legal Department, and CGS highlights comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth while supporting