Paralegal

Contact Government Services•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in Nashville, TN. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research, hearing and trial prep, and legal drafting. 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

Must be a United States citizen
Must have multiple years experience working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Willing to work on-site 5 days a week

Nice To Haves

Experience with bankruptcy litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing paralegal support for bankruptcy trial preparation and litigation.
Requesting and coordinating for information from various parties which require discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of laws, precedent decisions, regulations, agency policies, and judicial or administrative proceedings.
Applying paramount knowledge requirements and practical knowledge of bankruptcy subject matter areas related to the agency's substantive programs.
Working closely with the assigned attorney or government official to provide required assistance.
Researching a variety of sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the Program.
Reviewing documents and assisting in extracting selected data and information relating to specific items.
Reviewing cases for specific indicia and researching concerning additional information.
Attending hearings, dispositions, or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases and assisting with the preparation of written reports concerning observations.
Communicating orally and in writing in a professional manner with attorneys, parties, court personnel and others.
Entering and capturing information timely and accurately into systems, including calendars, files, and program system databases (ACMS, SARS, etc.).
Reviewing, sorting, delivering and saving electronic and paper mail and other communications in a manner to support pulling and using in a reasonable time.
Assisting with file creation, preparation, and organization.
Assisting with preparation for hearings, including the preparation and organization of pleadings, exhibits, witnesses, and other related matters.