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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provides a pay range for this position. Actual compensation is based on skills and experience; discuss with your recruiter.

Base pay range : $48,000.00/yr – $53,000.00/yr

Employment Type : Full-Time, Entry Level

Department : Legal

Job Overview As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor, providing 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. You will contribute to government innovation, collaborate effectively, and anticipate others’ needs in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities

Download electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER.

Upload the electronic case filings to the automated matters system.

Enter filing information into a case‑tracking system.

Create and provide links to the electronic case filings for DOJ Attorneys.

Respond to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.

Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for 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 exhibits.

Prepare exhibit cross‑references.

Assist attorneys in courtroom proceedings.

Qualifications

Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance in an ABA‑accredited law school (completed at least one year of study). One year of legal training or two years of college education may substitute for the 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 competency in citing legal motions and memoranda.

Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Our Commitment and Benefits 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 clients’ needs. Here at CGS, we value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and we care about our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package:

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

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 veteran status.

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact

Email: info@cgsfederal.com .

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