Paralegal

Contact Government Services, LLC•New Orleans, LA

30d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.
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.