Paralegal

Contact Government Services, LLC
Full-time
Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
$48,000 - $53,000
Posted on a month ago

Job Description

As a CGS Paralegal, you will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. The role involves electronic case filing management, document preparation, legal research, and assisting attorneys in courtroom. CGS focuses on government innovation and offers a supportive environment with professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs)
  • Uploads filings to automated systems
  • Enters filing information into case tracking systems
  • Creates links to electronic case filings
  • Responds to attorney requests
  • Compiles and summarizes legal materials
  • Conducts database searches
  • Performs legal research
  • Indexes and tracks document discovery
  • Prepares exhibit cross-references
  • Assists attorneys in courtroom

Requirements

  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or ABA-accredited law school enrollment (1+ year)
  • 1+ year of litigation paralegal or electronic case filing experience
  • Basic legal knowledge and citation skills
  • Experience with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

  • No benefits