Legal Admin Specialist: Discovery & Trial Support

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Hartford, CT is announcing multiple federal positions at GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 levels.

Responsibilities include preparing routine legal documents, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. Candidates may be considered under Merit Promotion procedures. Specialized experience and/or graduate education are required, along with the ability to handle complex discovery materials and assist with court proceedings

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-5 or equivalent.
• Experience drafting routine motions, subpoenas, and standard correspondence.
• Managing discovery materials and maintaining discovery logs.
• Assisting with hearing and trial preparation and witness lists.
• Assisting with trial presentation by preparing charts and exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, index, and organize discovery materials and exhibits.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and witness coordination.
• Prepare routine motions, notices, subpoenas, and standard correspondence.
• Support courtroom presentations and display demonstratives.

Skills

Legal document prep

Discovery management

Trial preparation

WITNESS and exhibits coordination

Courtroom presentation software

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's with superior academic achievement

GPA 3.0+ (or 3.5+ in major courses)

Tools

Trial presentation software

Evidence management software

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Hartford, CT is announcing multiple federal positions at GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 levels.

Responsibilities include preparing routine legal documents, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. Candidates may be considered under Merit Promotion procedures. Specialized experience and/or graduate education are required, along with the ability to handle complex discovery materials and assist with court proceedings