Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Winston-Salem (NC)

On-site

USD 63,093 - 81,120

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated paralegal to support U.S. Attorneys in litigation efforts. This entry-level role involves preparing legal documents, assisting in trial preparations, and managing case calendars. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative solutions in government services. With a commitment to professional growth, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans. Join a team that values honesty and quality, making a meaningful impact on government processes.

Qualifications

1+ years of specialized litigation experience required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

Provide litigation and administrative support to attorneys.
Prepare and process technical legal documents.

Skills

Technical legal document preparation

Trial preparation assistance

Document assembly and organization

Calendar management for cases

Office software proficiency

Education

Specialized litigation experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$63,093.33/yr - $81,120.00/yr

Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level

Department: Legal

As a CGS paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.

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.

Skills and attributes for success:

Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas
Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations
Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents
Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to records depository
Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases
Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews
Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations
Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications

Qualifications:

At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred
Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills
Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: