CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Paralegal
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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. At CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Download electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER
Upload the electronic case filings to the automated matter systems
Enter filing information into a case tracking system
Create and provide links to the electronic case filings for 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 paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance of an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study; alternatively, one year of legal training or experience, or at least two years of college education may be substituted 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 knowledge of legal motions and memoranda.
Experience with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 and have created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty, hard work, and self‑awareness, while delivering the best quality to our consumers and maintaining these relationships for years to come.
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
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 protected veteran status.
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
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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. At CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Download electronic case filings (ECFs) from PACER
Upload the electronic case filings to the automated matter systems
Enter filing information into a case tracking system
Create and provide links to the electronic case filings for 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 paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance of an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study; alternatively, one year of legal training or experience, or at least two years of college education may be substituted 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 knowledge of legal motions and memoranda.
Experience with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 and have created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty, hard work, and self‑awareness, while delivering the best quality to our consumers and maintaining these relationships for years to come.
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
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 protected veteran status.
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr