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Legal Assistant

Cgsfederal
Location
Washington, DC
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Legal Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least one year of specialized litigation experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
Nice to have
  • Over three years of specialized litigation experience preferred
What the job really is

As a Legal Assistant at CGS, you will support United States Attorneys by providing litigation and administrative assistance. Your responsibilities will include preparing legal documents, managing case files, assisting with trial preparation, and maintaining calendars for active cases. You will also handle various office support functions and utilize a range of software applications to produce legal materials.

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 growth opportunities
  • High-pressure environment may not suit everyone
  • Requires ability to obtain security clearance which may involve background checks
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