Legal Support Specialist: Trial Prep & Discovery

United States Attorneys' Offices; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in the District of Nevada seeks a Legal Support Specialist to join the Criminal Division. You will provide legal, administrative and technical support to trial teams and prosecutors, organizing discovery, drafting legal documents, and maintaining case management records.

This role emphasizes meeting deadlines, precise proofreading, and citing legal authorities. Proficiency with Everlaw, Case View, Adobe, Excel and PowerPoint will be used to prepare exhibits

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year at GS-7 level performing automated support for exhibits, evidence and data.
• Education: Master's or higher or two years of relevant graduate study in related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts factual and non-complex research of legislation, statutes, regulations, and court cases.
• Produces legal documents and assists with trial preparation and presentations.
• Manages discovery and case-related documents, ensuring deadlines are met, and supports case management systems.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Case management

Administrative support

Office automation

Tools

Everlaw

Case View

Adobe

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices in the District of Nevada seeks a Legal Support Specialist to join the Criminal Division. You will provide legal, administrative and technical support to trial teams and prosecutors, organizing discovery, drafting legal documents, and maintaining case management records.

This role emphasizes meeting deadlines, precise proofreading, and citing legal authorities. Proficiency with Everlaw, Case View, Adobe, Excel and PowerPoint will be used to prepare exhibits