Litigation Support Assistant - Entry Level

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a Legal Assistant to support U.S. Attorneys in a full-time, entry-level capacity within the Legal Department. You will assist with litigation support, trial prep, and document management under supervision.

Responsibilities include docketing, electronic filing, and preparing legal materials. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of specialized litigation experience and strong communication skills, with eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Specialized litigation experience: at least 1 year required; 3+ years preferred
• Experience reviewing legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide two legal assistants to support attorneys, investigators, and paralegals.
• Draft and edit legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• File documents electronically with courts per local rules and practices.
• Assist with trial preparation: compile trial notebooks and witness/exhibit lists.
• Manage docketing, calendars, and deadlines for active cases and conferences.
• Prepare and organize discovery materials and closing files.

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a Legal Assistant to support U.S. Attorneys in a full-time, entry-level capacity within the Legal Department. You will assist with litigation support, trial prep, and document management under supervision.

Responsibilities include docketing, electronic filing, and preparing legal materials. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of specialized litigation experience and strong communication skills, with eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.