CGS
Government Contracting
LegalAssistant
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“Legal Assistant at CGS. Skills: Legal document preparation, Legal file maintenance, Electronic filing. Prepare legal documents and correspondence. Assist attorneys in preparing for court”
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance, Must be a United States Citizen, Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 out of the last 5 years
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least one year of specialized litigation experience, Experience reviewing legal documents, Experience retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, Experience researching a variety of legal sources, Experience maintaining file, Experience using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure, Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance, Must be a United States Citizen, Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 out of the last 5 years
Nice to Have
Over three years of specialized litigation experience
What You'll Do.
Prepare legal documents and correspondence
Assist attorneys in preparing for court
Scan discovery into automated system
Maintain court calendar
Assemble trial and grand jury exhibits
Ensure legal documentation is maintained correctly
Close files for storage and archiving
Assist with electronic filing of legal documents
Review files and correct omissions
Check closed files for proper procedures
Assist Administrative Division with special projects
Serve as back-up receptionist
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist attorneys; Assist paralegal; Assist Administrative Division
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent oral communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry-level Department: Legal Services CGS is seeking a Legal Assistant to assist with administrative and legal support for a large Federal agency located in Denver, CO. 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. Job Duties: - Prepares a variety of legal documents and correspondence in final format. - Assists attorneys in preparing for court. Scans discovery into an automated system. - Maintains a court calendar, assembles trial and grand jury exhibits and notebooks. - Maintains a variety of legal files. Ensures that legal documentation is maintained correctly within specific case files. Is responsible for closing files to be stored onsite and shipping closed files to be archived offsite. - Assists attorneys and paralegal with the electronic filing of legal documents Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) with the Court (training to be provided) - Reviews files and corrects any omissions in records. Checks all closed files to ensure the proper procedures have been followed and the closing process is complete. - Assists the Administrative Division with special projects. This may include but is not limited to mail, move, court runs, etc. - Serves as back-up receptionist Requirements: - At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred. - Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and
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