Remote Litigation Support Specialist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant in the Chicago area with hybrid/remote options and duties spanning litigation support and administrative tasks for United States Attorneys. The role requires precise document handling, filing, and trial prep, supporting paralegals and attorneys.

The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, familiarity with Word/Excel/Outlook/Acrobat, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring compliance with court

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience; three years preferred.
• Experience reviewing legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and determine need for assembling legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents and pleadings.
• Electronically file documents with state or federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation, assembling trial notebooks and witness lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns; organize and copy documents for filings.
• Open, update, and close cases using the automated case tracking system.
• Maintain calendars and deadlines for active cases; manage appointments and conferences.
• Produce written documents using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat; ensure correct formatting.

Skills

Litigation support

Document review

Docketing

Trial preparation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Legal Assistant in the Chicago area with hybrid/remote options and duties spanning litigation support and administrative tasks for United States Attorneys. The role requires precise document handling, filing, and trial prep, supporting paralegals and attorneys.

The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, familiarity with Word/Excel/Outlook/Acrobat, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring compliance with court