Legal Assistant: Trial Support & Office Automation - Remote

United States Attorneys' Offices; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices seeks a dedicated legal assistant to support Assistant United States Attorneys with document preparation, proofreading, and trial support. You will handle filings, organize case files, and assist with research using various software tools.

The role includes calendar management, travel arrangements, and producing a variety of written materials. Training will be provided as needed, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Typing at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions and subpoenas for completeness.
• Ability to research and compile information from legal sources and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process technical legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders and subpoenas.
• Proofread and cite-check legal briefs and memoranda.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation with non-complex research of statutes and cases.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits and other documents.
• Organize files and records for disposition or transfer.
• Maintain calendar of active cases and track dates for filings and hearings.
• Arrange travel by creating itineraries and booking transportation.
• Produce written documents using a range of office software.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices seeks a dedicated legal assistant to support Assistant United States Attorneys with document preparation, proofreading, and trial support. You will handle filings, organize case files, and assist with research using various software tools.

The role includes calendar management, travel arrangements, and producing a variety of written materials. Training will be provided as needed, with opportunities for professional growth.