Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Contact Government Services, LLC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Employment Type: Full Time, Entry-level
Department: Legal Services
Here at CGS, we are seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant/Paralegal to assist a federal agency with litigation tasks. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will help in the organization of important documents, research and writing, and helping the attorneys prepare for trial.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. 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 encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills
and Attributes for Success:
Examining, preparing, and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations.
Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents.
Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to records depository.
Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.
Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.
Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.
Qualifications:
At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, with over three years preferred. Specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use; researching a variety of legal sources; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal-related reports and documents.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under pressure.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
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 client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, creating valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS, we value honesty through hard work, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our consumers.
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
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.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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$50,000 – $55,000 a year
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Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Contact Government Services, LLC
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
