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Paralegal

Cgsfederal
Location
Chantilly, VA
Posted
29 days ago
Department
Legal Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study
  • One year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience
  • Basic legal knowledge including standard legal citation
  • Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Familiarity with a variety of computer applications including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
Nice to have
  • Trial experience
  • Automated litigation support experience
What the job really is

As a Paralegal at CGS, you will provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys, including drafting and filing legal documents, managing collection activities, and assisting in trial preparation. The role involves using various legal research tools, maintaining case files, and performing routine document support functions, all while working under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.

Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Things to weigh
  • Entry-level position may have limited immediate responsibilities
  • Role requires handling sensitive legal documents and information
  • Fast-paced environment with high-pressure demands
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