Legal Office Assistant: Trial Prep & Document Support
United States Attorneys' Offices
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Job summary
United States Attorneys' Offices in the Northern District of Indiana seeks a legal support professional to assist Assistant United States Attorneys by handling a variety of technical legal documents and trial preparation tasks. You will organize files, maintain case calendars, and coordinate travel while developing skills through formal and on-the-job training.
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to federal legal proceedings, with promotion potential and a clear path to more complex
Qualifications
- Typing 40 words per minute or better with high accuracy.
- Experience reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to obtain and organize information from files and reference sources.
Responsibilities
- Examine, prepare, and process legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas).
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation and document assembly.
- Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Maintain calendar for active cases and track filing, hearing, and trial dates.
- Arrange travel, itineraries, transportation, and hotel reservations.
- Produce written documents using a wide range of office software.
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Job description
United States Attorneys' Offices in the Northern District of Indiana seeks a legal support professional to assist Assistant United States Attorneys by handling a variety of technical legal documents and trial preparation tasks. You will organize files, maintain case calendars, and coordinate travel while developing skills through formal and on-the-job training.
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to federal legal proceedings, with promotion potential and a clear path to more complex
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