Litigation Support Assistant (Entry-Level)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off/Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant in New York, NY to support United States Attorneys and paralegals. You will handle a range of litigation and administrative tasks critical to trial readiness.

The role emphasizes legal document preparation, filing, calendar management, and assisting with trial materials, with opportunities for professional growth within CGS. A Public Trust clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and case materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents in accordance with court rules.
• Assist with trial preparation and assemble trial notebooks.
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, and case tracking in the docketing system.
• Process and organize legal data and records for filings.
• Draft correspondence and notices for attorneys and clients.
• Support staff with office duties and document production.

Skills

Communication skills

Public Trust Clearance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant in New York, NY to support United States Attorneys and paralegals. You will handle a range of litigation and administrative tasks critical to trial readiness.

The role emphasizes legal document preparation, filing, calendar management, and assisting with trial materials, with opportunities for professional growth within CGS. A Public Trust clearance may be required.