Legal Assistant

Contact Government Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government service provider in Arlington, VA, seeks a Full-Time Legal Assistant. Responsibilities include providing litigation support to US Attorneys, proofreading legal documents, and maintaining case calendars. Candidates should have at least one year of litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Office applications. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $53,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; over three years preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to US Attorneys.
• Review and edit legal documents for compliance.
• Electronically file documents with courts and maintain case calendars.

Skills

Legal drafting

Proofreading

Document filing

Trial preparation

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Job description

Legal Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level

Department: Legal

As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, providing litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. The role requires a blend of legal knowledge, drafting expertise, and administrative acumen in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Receive and review incoming material; independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents such as charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas, and grand jury subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents, including motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings, ensuring compliance with rules of style and formatting.
• Electronically file documents on behalf of attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices.
• Provide assistance with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns; aid in processing and organizing legal data and supporting materials.
• Compose original letters that require knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, such as transmittals, requests for extensions, advisories, and notices to opposing counsel.
• Perform docketing duties using the automated case tracking system, including opening, updating, and closing cases and searching databases for required information.
• Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor for continued necessity.
• Review bills and invoices and submit them to the budget office for payment.
• Maintain calendars for active cases; track filing, hearing, and trial dates; schedule conferences and interviews; develop and maintain suspense systems; and provide reminders of court appearances.
• Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases, file materials in chronological order, prepare conflict of interest sheets, and number discovery documents.
• Prepare closing files, ensuring all relevant documents are included and produce a closing sheet for attorney signature.
• Receive visitors, answer telephone calls, deliver and retrieve papers from the federal courthouse, and provide requested information on pending and closed matters.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Produce written documents using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat, and other databases, incorporating tables, charts, and graphs into technical reports or courtroom presentations.
• Provide automated litigation assistance, including transcribing dictation, preparing visual materials for trials, and delivering technical support such as enlarging charts or duplicating tapes and videos.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; over three years preferred.
• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents for completeness, assembling information for hearings and trials, researching legal sources, maintaining file systems, and using automated software to produce reports and correspondence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands‑on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

$45,000 - $53,000 a year