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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)Paralegal
Contact Government Services (CGS Federal) is seeking a full-time, entry-level Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. CGS combines technology and personnel…
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Contact Government Services (CGS Federal) is seeking a full-time, entry-level Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. CGS combines technology and personnel to help government clients solve complex problems, and offers a supportive work environment focused on professional growth. In this remote role, the paralegal will work under the supervision of a Project Supervisor or Supervisory Paralegal to assist with case files, document preparation, trial preparation,…
Job Description
Contact Government Services (CGS Federal) is seeking a full-time, entry-level Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. CGS combines technology and personnel to help government clients solve complex problems, and offers a supportive work environment focused on professional growth. In this remote role, the paralegal will work under the supervision of a Project Supervisor or Supervisory Paralegal to assist with case files, document preparation, trial preparation, and monetary penalty collections. This position requires handling tasks under pressure, managing court filings via the Electronic Court Filing system, and coordinating with the Monetary Penalties Unit.
Responsibilities
- Collect criminal and civil court-ordered restitutions and fines
- Draft and file legal documents utilizing the Electronic Court Filing system
- Prepare garnishments, liens, demand letters, credit reports, and subpoenas
- Track collection activities in an internal database and coordinate with assistant United States attorneys
- Conduct fact research using public information and research databases to locate assets
- Prepare routine legal forms and documents including motions, memoranda, correspondence, and discovery materials
- Provide document center support such as photocopying, binding, labeling, bates stamping, and managing shipments
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation by building trial notebooks and drafting witness lists, exhibit lists, and jury instructions
- Manage case files by opening, closing, organizing, and preparing records for storage or disposition
- Maintain calendars for active cases, schedule appointments, and coordinate interviews
- Help produce discovery materials for defense counsel
- Organize case data using software tools including databases, spreadsheets, and word processors
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and package shipments
- Handle travel arrangements, authorizations, vouchers, and local mileage claims following federal regulations
Requirements
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience
- Basic knowledge of legal citation and standard legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
- Familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging systems
- Basic familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate, JD, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study
- One year of legal training or legal experience, or a minimum of two years of college education as a substitute for the paralegal certificate
- Trial experience
- Automated litigation support experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Paid time off and observance of state and federal holidays
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What is the employment type and remote status for this role?
This is a full-time, entry-level position that is remote.
What salary range is offered for the Paralegal position?
The salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $60,000 a year.
What education or certification is required?
Candidates must have a paralegal certificate, a JD, or be currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study. Alternatively, one year of legal training or experience, or at least two years of college education, can be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
What benefits are included?
CGS Federal provides health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of state and federal holidays.
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