Paralegal Admin Specialist — Trial Prep & Legal Support

CGS Federal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal seeks an entry-level Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial preparation, and provide broader legal support for a large federal agency in Chicago. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

You will work within the Legal Support Department, supporting the Litigation Support Unit and attorneys, performing data processing, document review, and administrative duties

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to read and follow directions.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide apprentice examination of legal instruments.
• Review legal instruments for completeness and proper execution.
• Provide direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys, and paralegals as needed.
• Determine correctness of actions per Government regulations and procedures.
• Research records to ascertain conditions that might preclude action.
• Assist with processing data and evidence for cases and discovery productions.
• Assist with preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives.
• Collect and compile statistical data for reports.
• Provide coverage of administrative duties during vacations.

Skills

Paralegal duties

Legal research

Data processing

Document review

Trial prep support

Education

Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

CGS Federal seeks an entry-level Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial preparation, and provide broader legal support for a large federal agency in Chicago. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

You will work within the Legal Support Department, supporting the Litigation Support Unit and attorneys, performing data processing, document review, and administrative duties