Senior Litigation Paralegal

Position Overview

CGS Federal is recruiting a seasoned Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a dynamic, fast-paced government legal team. This critical position involves supporting a wide range of litigation activities including electronic discovery (eDiscovery), managing workflow, and assisting attorneys extensively.

Company Mission and Culture

CGS leverages innovative technology and talented professionals to address complex government challenges. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment and prioritize continuous professional development through various learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create complex legal documents such as indictments, warrants, summonses, motions, plea agreements, subpoenas, and legal memoranda tailored to specific case requirements.
• Review incoming documents considering the cases' status, and gather necessary information from criminal files and law enforcement entities to complete legal submissions.
• Ensure all recurring legal documents comply with local court rules and format guidelines.
• Support trial preparation by assembling trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, and preparing jury instructions and lists.
• Coordinate with victim/witness specialists to adhere to departmental guidelines related to victims’ rights, notifying relevant parties of any issues.
• Utilize legal research tools, including Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis, to verify legal citations and statutory references for accuracy and consistency.
• Edit and proofread briefs and other legal documents, prepare tables of contents, indexes, and lists of cited references.
• File legal documents electronically with the U.S. District Court via the CM/ECF system.
• Communicate updates, requests for extensions, and case developments with attorneys, other federal agencies, and defense counsel.
• Manage electronic discovery databases by scanning, uploading, linking, and processing case-related materials from various law enforcement agencies.
• Competently handle discovery processing, including bates-stamping and redacting documents using Adobe Acrobat and software like IPRO Eclipse.
• Maintain electronic case files, enter data into case management systems, monitor deadlines using MS Outlook, and manage required administrative forms.

Qualifications and Skills

• Paralegal certification, Juris Doctor degree, or enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably with trial exposure.
• At least one year of experience with automated litigation support, including expertise in federal and state court systems and legal research methodologies.
• Proficient in legal research platforms such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities and good knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Experience with computer applications including word processing, databases for document review and file management, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Practical knowledge of electronic discovery (ESI) tools and procedures.
• Ability to perform at a high quality level under significant pressure.

Company Commitment and Benefits

Contact Government Services (CGS) aims to streamline government processes by integrating advanced technology with skilled personnel. With a growing government contracting portfolio and a culture built on honesty, professionalism, and quality, CGS offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Paid time off and observance of federal and state holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

CGS is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

CGS may employ AI tools during hiring stages such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes to assist recruitment staff. Human judgment remains the final decision-maker in hiring processes.