Legal Assistant

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

CGS Legal Assistant providing administrative and litigation support to United States Attorneys. Working under a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $45,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, litigation support, and case management while maintaining high-quality standards under pressure. Proficient in utilizing office software applications for legal processes and communication.

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Litigation SupportLegal Document PreparationCase ManagementPublic Trust Security ClearanceExcellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document ReviewTrial PreparationDocketing DutiesResearching Legal SourcesAutomated Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

LitigationLegal ProceduresSubpoenasPleadingsCourt Filings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a CGS Legal Assistant, 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.
Provide a variety of direct legal support assistance services to include:
- Receive and review incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents.
- Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings.
- Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court.
- Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.
- Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns.
- Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material.
- Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
- Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system.
- Review bills and invoices and submits to budget office for payment.
- Maintain calendar of assigned active cases. Track filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.
- Assemble the physical files and electronic files for new cases by filing materials in chronological order.
- Prepare files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order.
- Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications.
- When appropriate, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
Specialized experience is defined as experience 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 to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays