Litigation Support Assistant (Entry Level)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support a group of United States Attorneys. You will handle litigation and administrative tasks under supervision, including drafting and filing documents, trial prep, and data organization.

Department is Legal. The role requires solid MS Office skills, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; full-time on-site in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience; over three years preferred.
• Specialized experience reviewing legal documents and assembling information.
• 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

• Receive and review incoming material to determine need for legal documents and pleadings.
• Proofread and edit drafts of motions, orders, and subpoenas.
• Electronically file documents with state or federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation by compiling notebooks and witness lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and organize legal data.

Skills

Communication skills

Public Trust clearance eligibility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support a group of United States Attorneys. You will handle litigation and administrative tasks under supervision, including drafting and filing documents, trial prep, and data organization.

Department is Legal. The role requires solid MS Office skills, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; full-time on-site in Washington, DC.