Paralegal with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) in New Orleans, LA seeks an entry-level Paralegal to support a federal agency's legal mission. The role involves legal research and writing, filing and opening new cases, and document review.

This full-time position offers opportunities to grow within a government-focused environment. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance; success depends on collaboration and delivering high-quality work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law office or other legal setting.
• 1-2 yrs. of legal experience to include experience with legal research and writing.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to review and write a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs.
• Must be a United States Citizen and eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format.
• Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other source, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court.
• In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With limited instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgements, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proof of claim, and satisfaction of judgment.
• Completes variable aspects of recurring legal documentations in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists.
• Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities.
• Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format.
• Provides a variety of direct clerical and administrative support assistance services to AUSA staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Administrative support

Document review

Job description

Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Entry-Level Department: Legal/Administrative CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in New Orleans, LA. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks such as legal research and writing, administrative support duties, filing and opening new cases, and document review. 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.

Job Duties

• Examines, prepares and processes a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format
• Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other source, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court.
• In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With limited instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgements, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proof of claim, and satisfaction of judgment.
• Completes variable aspects of recurring legal documentations in conformance with the rules governing their style and format.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists.
• Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues
• Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions and miscellaneous references in briefs.
• Provides a variety of direct clerical and administrative support assistance services to AUSA staff.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working in a law office or other legal setting.
• 1-2 yrs. of legal experience to include experience with legal research and writing.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to review and write a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs.
• Must be a United States Citizen and eligible for a 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 nine 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.

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $55,000 - $65,000 a year

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