CGS
Legal Services
Paralegal
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“Paralegal at CGS. Skills: litigation support, administrative support, electronic case filing, legal research, document management. Provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.. Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer.”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study., One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate., At least one (1) year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to electronic case filing workflows., Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum., Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw., Excellent written and oral communication skills
What You'll Do.
Provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.
Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer.
Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems.
Enters filing information into a case tracking system.
Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys.
Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.
and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions
briefs and other legal documents.
Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches.
Performs simple legal research.
tracks and controls document discovery
Prepares exhibit cross-references.
Assists attorneys in courtroom.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor; appreciate collaboration; Assists attorneys in courtroom
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. 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. Skills and attributes for success: - Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer. - Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems. - Enters filing information into a case tracking system. - Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys. - Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval. - Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents. - Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches. - Performs simple legal research. - Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial. - Prepares exhibit cross-references. - Assists attorneys in courtroom. Qualifications: - Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate. - At least one (1) year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to electronic case filing workflows. - Basic legal knowledge, including kno
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