Supervisory Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 59,210 - 76,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to enhance their support for a major Federal agency. This role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality legal research, and delivering timely results. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for managing complex projects. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professionalism, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while making a significant impact in government processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years litigation paralegal experience, including trial work.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise paralegals and support staff on legal research projects.
• Conduct complex legal and factual research and monitor work progress.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Automated litigation support (Relativity)

Supervisory experience

Legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Relativity

Legal research tools

Word processing applications

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to join our team supporting a large Federal agency with a technical support initiative.

Pay Range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $59,210.67/yr - $76,128.00/yr

Employment Details

• Type: Full-Time, Mid-level
• Department: Legal

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise paralegals and support staff, especially on major legal research projects or courtroom support
• Monitor work progress and report on status
• Ensure work meets contract and attorney standards and is delivered timely
• Perform quality control and troubleshooting
• Develop administrative and technical procedures for work processes
• Report to Project Supervisor or Manager; interact with government and legal staff
• Conduct complex legal and factual research
• Design systems for managing case files and materials
• Assist trial staff with coordination and research
• Coordinate access to legal research facilities
• Collaborate with support components like data processing

Qualifications

• Minimum three years litigation paralegal experience, including trial work
• At least one year in automated litigation support (Relativity or similar)
• Prior trial support experience necessary
• Supervisory experience with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state courts, legal research procedures, and resources
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)
• Proficiency with computer applications: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure
• Paralegal certification required

Preferred: Relativity and eDiscovery knowledge

Our Commitment

CGS aims to simplify government processes through innovative solutions, combining technology and skilled personnel. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality, and offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join Us

Become part of government innovation! Explore more opportunities at: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

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