CGS
government contracting
LegalAssistant
“Legal Assistant at CGS. Skills: legal document preparation, legal file maintenance, court calendar management, trial exhibit assembly, electronic case filing. Prepares a variety of legal documents and correspondence in final format. Assists attorneys in preparing for court”
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance, Must be a United States Citizen and 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 required, Must be a United States Citizen and 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 is preferred
What You'll Do.
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
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
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
Serves as back-up receptionist
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists attorneys in preparing for court; Assists attorneys and paralegal with the electronic filing of legal documents; Assists the Administrative Division with special projects
Communication Scope
excellent written and oral communication skills
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