Paralegal Admin Specialist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Paralegal in Chantilly, Virginia to assist with trial preparation and provide legal support for a federal agency. This full-time, entry-level position involves processing electronic legal instruments and a variety of supportive tasks.

The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Proficiency with numerous software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide apprentice examination of legal instruments.
• Review legal instruments for completeness of information.
• Support the Litigation Support Unit and attorneys.
• Research records to ascertain action conditions.
• Assist with preparing trial and hearing presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good oral communication skills

Good written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Education

Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full‑time, Entry Level

Department: Legal Support

CGS is seeking a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments for completeness of information and proper execution
• Provide direct support to the Litigation Support Unit, attorneys, and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed
• Determine correctness of action per government regulations, procedures, etc.
• Research records to ascertain conditions that might preclude action
• Assist with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions
• Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives
• Collect and compile statistical data as necessary for various reports
• Provide assistance within the Administrative Division on project-based work as well as coverage of administrative duties during employee vacations
• Proficiency with numerous software and databases, including Microsoft Suite

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Two‑year undergraduate degree or equivalent

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.