Litigation Support Assistant — Entry Level (Gov’t)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support United States Attorneys with litigation and administrative tasks. You will work under a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and provide essential clerical and legal drafting support in a fast-paced government environment.

Responsibilities include docketing, filing, trial preparation, and preparing legal documents.

Qualifications

At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, though over three years preferred.
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 and determine the need for assembly and preparation of legal documents.
Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents and pleadings.
Electronically file documents with state or federal courts.
Assist with trial preparation by compiling notebooks and witness lists.
Prepare and track subpoenas and organize legal data.
Compose letters requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.