Legal Assistant
Contact Government Services, LLCGovernment IT company
Baltimore, United StatesMid
Legal & Compliance
About the role
TL;DR
Provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys.
- •As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys, working under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.
- •CGS seeks motivated individuals excited to contribute to government innovation and collaboration.
- •Key Responsibilities Provide direct legal support, including preparing and reviewing legal documents like motions, pleadings, and subpoenas.
- •Electronically file documents with state or federal courts, adhering to local rules.
- •Assist with trial preparation, compiling trial notebooks and witness lists.
- •Manage case dockets, track filing and hearing dates, and maintain attorney calendars.
- •Produce various written documents using MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- •Requirements At least one year of specialized litigation experience is required; over three years is preferred.
- •Experience reviewing legal documents, assembling information for trial, researching legal sources, maintaining file systems, and using legal software.
- •Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- •Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- •Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Nice-to-have skills
Contract ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance Management
Domain expertise
governmentlegaltech
Benefits & perks
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off