Litigation Support Assistant - Entry Level

CGS Federal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys under supervision. You will handle litigation and administrative tasks, draft and file documents, and assist with trial preparation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a government environment. Entry-level, full-time, based in Atlanta, GA with opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation support experience.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and preparing materials for hearings or trials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents (motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas).
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents to conform to rules and formats.
• Electronically file documents with courts, following local rules.
• Assist with trial preparation: compile trial notebooks, witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track subpoenas and returns; organize and process legal data and materials.
• Compose letters requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Perform docketing duties, open/update/close cases, and search databases.
• Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor for necessity.
• Review bills and submit for payment.
• Maintain calendars for active cases; schedule dates, conferences, and appearances.
• Assemble physical and electronic files for new cases; prepare conflict of interest sheets and initial materials.
• Prepare closing files and records for signature.
• Greet visitors, answer calls, and route messages; coordinate with court staff and staff.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Produce various documents using MS Office and Adobe tools; ensure correct format and grammar.
• Provide automated litigation assistance and prepare exhibits and charts for court.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys under supervision. You will handle litigation and administrative tasks, draft and file documents, and assist with trial preparation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a government environment. Entry-level, full-time, based in Atlanta, GA with opportunities to grow professionally.