Legal Assistant

CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICES • Chantilly, VA

147d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. 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.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
• Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents.
• Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings.
• Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court.
• Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns.
• Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material.
• Organize, process and copy documents in accordance with requirements.
• Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
• Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system.
• Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitor for continued necessity.
• Review bills and invoices and submit to budget office for payment.
• Maintain calendar of assigned active cases and track filing, hearing, and trial dates.
• Assemble the physical files and electronic files for new cases.
• Prepare files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order.
• Receive visitors, answer telephone and refer callers to staff members or take messages as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate.
• Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees