Legal Assistant - Government Litigation Support

Contact Government Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative duties in a fast‑paced government setting. The role reports to Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive support across the legal team.

The candidate should have at least one year of specialized litigation experience, strong written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with standard office software

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience is required; more is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review material; assemble and prepare legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents for format and accuracy; file electronically with courts as directed.
• Perform trial preparation tasks; compile trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track subpoenas; organize and process legal data and materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Public Trust clearance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Contact Government Services (CGS) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative duties in a fast‑paced government setting. The role reports to Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive support across the legal team.

The candidate should have at least one year of specialized litigation experience, strong written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with standard office software