Paralegal Admin Specialist: Trial Prep & Legal Support

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

CGS seeks a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Suite.

The department is Legal Support and the organization emphasizes growth and collaboration. Typically full-time and entry level, this position offers benefits including health, retirement, and flexible spending accounts, with

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and the 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 (completeness of information, proper execution).
• Provides direct support to 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 processing of data and evidence for cases and discovery productions.
• Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives.
• Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports.
• Provide assistance within the Administrative Division on project-based work and cover duties during vacations.
• Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Suite

Education

Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

CGS seeks a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Suite.

The department is Legal Support and the organization emphasizes growth and collaboration. Typically full-time and entry level, this position offers benefits including health, retirement, and flexible spending accounts, with