Paralegal / Legal Assistant II

Kingstonville, LLC; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Kingstonville, LLC is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support in a federal environment. The role involves handling complex legal documents, case management, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should have strong legal administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal assistant or comparable legal support experience.
• Experience preparing, processing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents and case materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing and document preparation.
• Experience with electronic case files, discovery materials, and legal case management systems.
• Ability to proofread complex documents with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare, and process complex legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents.
• Proofread and cite-check legal briefs, memoranda, and other documents.
• Prepare tables of authorities and contents; assemble court filings.
• Organize discovery materials and evidence in electronic and paper formats.
• Assist with trial preparation: notebooks, witness binders, exhibits, and timelines.
• Maintain case files and calendars; track deadlines and court appearances.
• Coordinate with victim/witness personnel regarding applicable rights and services.
• Review litigation-related bills and assist with submission for payment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

Kingstonville is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant II to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys within a federal legal environment. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation and processing of complex legal documents, case and discovery management, trial preparation, evidence organization, scheduling, and other litigation support activities.The ideal candidate has strong legal administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Examines, prepares, and processes complex legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, stipulations, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Proofreads and cite-checks legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares tables of authorities and tables of contents and assembles record materials for court filings.
• Reviews incoming case materials and determines the documentation and processing required.
• Drafts routine legal correspondence and prepares recurring legal documents in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, and formatting requirements.
• Obtains information and supporting documentation from case files, law enforcement agencies, and other appropriate sources.
• Assists with the preparation of indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, and other legal documents under attorney direction.
• Prepares summaries of evidence, witness interviews, meetings, and other case-related information.
• Organizes and manages discovery materials and evidence in both electronic and paper formats.
• Conducts document searches, organizes records, performs first-level document review, and assists with document productions.
• Codes and indexes discovery documents using legal case management and litigation support software.
• Assists with trial preparation, including compiling trial notebooks, witness binders, jury instructions, witness lists, exhibit lists, and other trial materials.
• Prepares trial exhibits, including charts, graphs, timelines, photographs, and other visual materials.
• Maintains and organizes evidence, including documents, PDFs, images, audio and video files, bank records, forensic reports, and other electronic records.
• Provides automated litigation and courtroom presentation support to attorneys as needed.
• Uses scanners, presentation software, graphics equipment, and other office technology to prepare and manage litigation materials.
• Maintains case files and records to facilitate accurate and efficient retrieval of information.
• Tracks case status, court filings, hearings, trials, conferences, interviews, and other important dates and deadlines.
• Maintains attorney calendars, schedules appointments and conferences, and provides reminders of court appearances and other commitments.
• Coordinates with victim/witness personnel regarding applicable victim rights, services, and case-related matters.
• Receives visitors and telephone inquiries and provides appropriate information regarding office procedures and pending or closed matters.
• Reviews litigation-related bills and invoices and assists with submission for payment.
• Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support attorneys, case activities, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred .
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal assistant or comparable legal support experience .
• Demonstrated experience preparing, processing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents and case materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing and document preparation.
• Proficiency with document management, data entry, and general business administration functions.
• Experience working with electronic case files, discovery materials, and legal case management systems.
• Ability to proofread complex documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and equipment, including computers, scanners, copiers, and related systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional legal environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain any required background investigation.

Kingstonville offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and more.

Company Description

Kingstonville, LLC is a management consultancy with core competencies in Administrative Services and Marketing Communications in support of mission-driven programs. Our turnkey approach and entrepreneurial spirit help provide our clients with creative and scalable solutions to meet their objectives. We are a certified participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program and a certified woman-owned small business.

Company Description

Kingstonville, LLC is a management consultancy with core competencies in Administrative Services and Marketing Communications in support of mission-driven programs. Our turnkey approach and entrepreneurial spirit help provide our clients with creative and scalable solutions to meet their objectives. We are a certified participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program and a certified woman-owned small business.