Senior Paralegal

Contact Government Services (CGS)
Full-time
Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
$50,000 - $65,000
Posted on a month ago

Job Description

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support their in-house government legal team. This role involves eDiscovery, workflow management, and providing support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares complex legal documents
  • Reviews documents and materials
  • Prepares legal documents like indictments and subpoenas
  • Assists in trial preparation
  • Coordinates with victim/witness specialists
  • Verifies legal citations and references
  • Proofreads and edits legal briefs
  • Electronically files legal documents
  • Manages discovery processing and production
  • Bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials
  • Maintains electronic case files and calendars deadlines

Requirements

  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or current law student (1+ year)
  • 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • 1+ year of automated litigation support experience
  • Knowledge of federal and state court systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)
  • Familiarity with computer applications and ESI tools
  • Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

  • No benefits