Legal Office Assistant: Trial Support & Docs

United States Attorneys' Offices; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Indiana seeks support staff to assist Assistant United States Attorneys with legal documents, trial preparation, and case management. Duties include organizing files, compiling exhibits, and maintaining calendars for active cases.

Positions are open continuously with training provided. Promotion potential exists based on performance within the GS framework and agency needs.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience or education requirements vary by grade level (GS-5/6/7).
• Ability to review and format legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience assisting attorneys with trial preparation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal documents (e.g., complaints, motions, orders).
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and case review.
• Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other documents; organize files for disposition.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Legal document handling

Trial prep support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Legal research tools

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Indiana seeks support staff to assist Assistant United States Attorneys with legal documents, trial preparation, and case management. Duties include organizing files, compiling exhibits, and maintaining calendars for active cases.

Positions are open continuously with training provided. Promotion potential exists based on performance within the GS framework and agency needs.