Job Description

CGS is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex legal documents
• Reviews incoming documents and case status
• Prepares legal documents such as indictments, warrants, motions, orders, and subpoenas
• Obtains information from case files and law enforcement agencies
• Ensures legal documents conform to court rules
• Assists attorneys in trial preparation
• Coordinates with victim/witness specialists
• Verifies legal citations using online resources
• Proofreads and edits legal briefs
• Electronically files legal documents
• Develops tables of contents and indices for briefs
• Composes correspondence related to legal procedures
• Manages electronic discovery databases
• Processes and produces discovery materials
• Maintains electronic case files and calendars deadlines

Requirements

• Experience preparing complex legal documents
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Proficiency in legal research using Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis
• Experience with electronic filing systems (CM/ECF)
• Experience with electronic discovery databases and tools
• Proficiency in bates-stamping and redacting discovery materials
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Benefits

• No benefits