Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Arlington, USA at CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Employment Type
Full‑Time, Entry Level
Department
Legal
Position Overview
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.
We offer an environment in which employees feel supported and encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Download electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER.
- Upload the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems.
- Enter filing information into a case tracking system.
- Create and provide links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys.
- Respond to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.
- Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Conduct simple to moderately complex database searches.
- Perform simple legal research.
- Index, track, and control document discovery, depositions, and trial.
- Prepare exhibit cross‑references.
- Assist attorneys in courtroom proceedings.
Qualifications
- Requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school and having completed at least one year of study; one year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to electronic case filing workflows.
- Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation and the ability to cite legal motions and memorandum.
- Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision.
- Life Insurance.
- 401(k).
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.
EEO Statement
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Location: Arlington, USA
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