Launchpad: Entry-Level Litigation Support Assistant

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS - Contact Government Services seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant in Washington, DC, to support a team of United States Attorneys under supervision. The role emphasizes litigation and administrative support, with responsibilities ranging from filing and document preparation to trial assistance and calendar management.

Demonstrated reliability and strong communication are essential. Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Specialized litigation support experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and assemble legal documents, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit draft filings for court compliance.
• File documents with courts electronically per local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation, notebooks, witness and exhibit lists.
• Docketing and calendar management for active cases.
• Prepare closing sheets and organize case files for submission.

Skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Public Trust Clearance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS - Contact Government Services seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant in Washington, DC, to support a team of United States Attorneys under supervision. The role emphasizes litigation and administrative support, with responsibilities ranging from filing and document preparation to trial assistance and calendar management.

Demonstrated reliability and strong communication are essential. Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.