Paralegal

Job Duties

• 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 sources, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court
• In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. 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
• Congrates 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

Job 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

Benefits

Our commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

About the Role

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Skills

Our commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Qualifications

Our commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Schedule

Full Time