Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Court Docs (Entry)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry level Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. You will draft and file documents via ECF, prepare subpoenas and garnishments, and assist with trial preparation and case organization.

Responsibilities include managing case files, calendars, and internal databases, coordinating with AUSAs, and ensuring compliance with federal procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school.
• One year of legal training or legal experience, or two years of college may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
• Litigation paralegal experience or project experience is preferred; trial experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collects court ordered restitutions and fines of defendants.
• Drafts and files legal documents using ECF.
• Prepares garnishments, liens, subpoenas, and other collection documents.
• Assists AUSAs with trial preparation and notebook assembly.
• Maintains case files, calendars, and document management systems.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Legal research skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Paralegal certificate / JD / ABA-approved law school

Tools

ECF

LEXIS

Westlaw

Microsoft Word / Office

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry level Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. You will draft and file documents via ECF, prepare subpoenas and garnishments, and assist with trial preparation and case organization.

Responsibilities include managing case files, calendars, and internal databases, coordinating with AUSAs, and ensuring compliance with federal procedures.