Senior Paralegal

Cgsfederal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Cgsfederal in San Antonio is looking for an experienced Senior Paralegal to provide litigation support for a federal agency initiative. The role includes conducting witness interviews, preparing legal documents, and managing case files.

Candidates should have a two-year degree in Paralegal Studies or related fields, at least three years of legal support experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in providing legal support.
• Proficient in drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, and proposed orders.
• Ability to obtain adjudication for background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist AUSAs in conducting witness interviews and preparing records.
• Review title commitments and create deed history summaries.
• Prepare legal documents and manage case files.

Skills

Legal support

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Courtroom assistance

Education

Two-year degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Senior Paralegal

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Experienced

Department: Legal Services

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to provide professional litigation support for a large Federal agency initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Assist AUSAs conducting witness interviews and preparing a record of the interviews for use at deposition. Employees shall identify themselves as a contractor during phone and face‑to‑face interviews.
• Review title commitments for accuracy and create deed history summaries.
• Prepare Declarations of Taking Reports, Amended Declarations of Taking (ADT) Reports, Complaints, Notices Joint Motions to Close, and Motions to Suppress, summarize depositions and other transcripts, maintain case files, and control exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial for assigned cases.
• Document landowner complaints and responses in a monthly report. Support and assist attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross‑references and screening documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Identify types of record‑keeping systems and types of records maintained which would be relevant. Gather, sort, and interpret data from various record systems including computer information systems.
• Develop statistics and tabulations, such as standard deviations, regression analyses, and weighting, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Analyze data, develop recommendations and justifications for the attorney(s) who will take the matter to court.
• Design and develop systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case‑specific materials.
• Other related duties as assigned and within scope.

Qualifications:

• Two‑year degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business/Business Administration/Finance, English/Journalism, or other related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum three years of experience in providing legal support, such as independently drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, and proposed orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.

Ideally, you will also have legal experience in real estate, mineral interests, and oil and gas matters.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

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.

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