Litigation Support Specialist (Paralegal III)

Contact Government Services, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Contact Government Services, LLC is looking for a Litigation Support Specialist (Paralegal III) to support the legal mission of a federal agency in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves managing document review databases, conducting legal research, and drafting various legal documents. Candidates should possess 3–5+ years of experience in litigation support, strong communication skills, and an understanding of legal procedures. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 annually and various benefits including health and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in litigation support or as a paralegal.
• Must be a United States Citizen eligible for Public Trust clearance.
• Advanced knowledge of the end-to-end litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Administer document review databases.
• Conduct legal research via LexisNexis/Westlaw.
• Draft litigation documents including briefs and memos.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Document preparation

Strong written and verbal communication

Data analysis and organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of legal terminology

Experience with litigation support software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Certified Paralegal (CP)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Relativity

Eclipse

Job description

Litigation Support Specialist (Paralegal III)

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Experienced

Department: Legal Services

CGS is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research and writing, document preparation, and numerous other tasks to support the federal attorney team. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Job Duties

• Administration of document review databases (e.g., Relativity and Eclipse)
• Conducting legal research via LexisNexis/Westlaw
• Draft litigation documents to include briefs, memos, and pleadings
• Support multiple attorneys with calendaring
• Summarizing reports and other legal documents

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen, eligible to receive a Public Trust security clearance.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in litigation support or as a paralegal in a fast‑paced legal environment.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and the end‑to‑end litigation lifecycle.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and industry‑standard legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis Westlaw) and litigation support software.
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets, manage voluminous case files, and maintain rigorous organizational standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with attorneys, investigators, and court personnel.
• A Bachelor’s degree or Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

$60,000 - $70,000 a year