Junior Paralegal - Litigation Support & Discovery

Cgsfederal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cgsfederal is looking for a Paralegal to join their Legal Department in Washington, D.C. This position involves providing litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys, including managing electronic case filings and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate should have a paralegal certificate or be currently pursuing a JD with some completed coursework. Strong communication skills and legal knowledge are essential for this role. Cgsfederal offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or completion of at least one year in ABA-accredited law school.
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to electronic case filing workflows.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys.
• Downloads and uploads case filings, enters filing information into tracking systems.
• Conducts legal research and assists attorneys in courtroom.

Skills

Electronic case filing (ECF) management

Legal research (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or JD

Job description

Cgsfederal is looking for a Paralegal to join their Legal Department in Washington, D.C. This position involves providing litigation and administrative support to U.S. Attorneys, including managing electronic case filings and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate should have a paralegal certificate or be currently pursuing a JD with some completed coursework. Strong communication skills and legal knowledge are essential for this role. Cgsfederal offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.