Legal Assistant - Federal Litigation Support

CGS Federal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys and the Legal Department. This full-time, entry-level role involves reviewing and assembling legal documents, court filings, and trial preparation, with opportunities for growth and training.

The position requires strong writing and organizational skills and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. You will work under the supervision of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, handling a range of duties from

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Should have hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings, and other pleadings.
• Electronically file documents with the court, applying knowledge of local court rules.
• Provide assistance with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track subpoenas and returns; organize and copy documents for court filings.
• Produce written documents using MS Office applications and ensure proper formatting and grammar.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys and the Legal Department. This full-time, entry-level role involves reviewing and assembling legal documents, court filings, and trial preparation, with opportunities for growth and training.

The position requires strong writing and organizational skills and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. You will work under the supervision of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, handling a range of duties from