Job Description

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 seeks motivated, highly skilled, and creative people to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology, offering an environment that supports employees and encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Collect court ordered restitutions and fines
• Draft legal documents and file using ECF
• Prepare garnishments, liens, and legal process documents
• Send demand letters, file liens, run credit reports, submit subpoenas
• Manage and track collection activity in an internal database
• Coordinate collection activity with AUSAs
• Complete fact research in public information databases
• Prepare legal documents using templates
• Perform routine document center support functions
• Provide trial preparation assistance to AUSAs
• Open, close, and organize case files
• Maintain calendar of active cases
• Assist AUSAs in producing discovery
• Manage and organize case material utilizing software
• Sort incoming and prepare outgoing mail
• File pleadings using ECF
• Produce written documents using office software
• Complete all aspects of travel in accordance with regulations

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school (at least one year of study)
• One year of legal training or experience, or two years of college education
• One year of litigation paralegal or project experience; trial experience helpful
• Basic legal knowledge and familiarity with legal research tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with computer applications, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure

Benefits

• No benefits