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Paralegal

Cgsfederal
Location
Washington, DC
Posted
18 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 legal training or experience, or two years of college education as a substitute for the paralegal certificate
  • Basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation
  • Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
What the job really is

As a Paralegal at CGS, you will provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys, working under the guidance of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. Your daily tasks will include managing electronic case filings, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys in courtroom preparations and document management.

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 imply limited responsibilities and growth opportunities
  • No specific mention of advanced technology or modern legal tools used in the role
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