Legal Assistant: Litigation Support & Trial Prep

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys, investigators, and paralegals. The role involves drafting and filing legal documents, trial preparation, and managing case materials in a fast-paced government environment.

You will provide a variety of direct legal support services, including document assembly, discovery handling, and calendar/docket management, while maintaining compliance with court rules and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; two or more years preferred.
• Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents and assembling information for hearing/trial use.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming materials and determine needs for assembling legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents, ensuring correct style and format.
• Electronically file documents with courts per local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation, including notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Prepare grand jury subpoenas and manage legal data and materials.
• Compose correspondence requiring legal terminology and procedures.
• Perform ancillary office support and litigation-related tasks.

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys, investigators, and paralegals. The role involves drafting and filing legal documents, trial preparation, and managing case materials in a fast-paced government environment.

You will provide a variety of direct legal support services, including document assembly, discovery handling, and calendar/docket management, while maintaining compliance with court rules and internal procedures.