Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Office Automation

United States Attorneys' Offices; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking a capable administrative professional to support Assistant United States Attorneys. Responsibilities include processing legal documents, proofreading, and assisting with trial preparation.

Applicants must have either one year of specialized experience or four years of education. Ability to type 40 words per minute and manage case files is required. Training opportunities are available as experience progresses.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: reviewing documents with legal implications for accuracy.
• Education: combination of education and experience as described for GS-5.
• Typing test may be required; minimum 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain file systems and retrieve information.

Responsibilities

• Support Assistant United States Attorneys with legal documents and filings.
• Proofread and cite-check briefs, memoranda, and other documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial prep and non-complex research.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other documents.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Proofreading

Legal document review

File management

Travel arrangement

Education

Post-high school education

One year specialized experience

Tools

Office software

Legal research databases

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking a capable administrative professional to support Assistant United States Attorneys. Responsibilities include processing legal documents, proofreading, and assisting with trial preparation.

Applicants must have either one year of specialized experience or four years of education. Ability to type 40 words per minute and manage case files is required. Training opportunities are available as experience progresses.