Paralegal

Overview

As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others.

Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

• Collect court‑ordered restitutions and fines of criminal and civil defendants
• Draft and file legal documents using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF)
• Prepare garnishments, liens, and other legal process documents for collection
• Send demand letters, file liens, run credit reports, prepare and submit subpoenas
• Manage and track collection activity in an internal database
• Communicate with and coordinate collection activity with AUSAs in the Monetary Penalties Unit (MPU)
• Complete fact research in public information databases and other research databases to gather information and identify assets
• Prepare legal documents using templates such as motions, memoranda, subpoenas, correspondence, discovery documents and other similar documents and forms
• Prepare all recurring legal documents in conformance with rules governing their style and format
• Perform routine document center support functions: photocopying, delivering items, assembling notebooks, pulling file copies, tabbing binders, numbering, binding, labeling, re‑filing documents, shelving, packing boxes, stamping, retrieving case materials, completing log sheets, answering phones, logging messages, and faxing information
• Provide trial preparation assistance to AUSAs by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, drafting witness and exhibit lists
• Open, close, organize case files, and record material for disposition or storage
• Maintain calendar of active cases and assigned AUSAs by scheduling appointments, interviews, conferences, and providing reminders of commitments and court appearances
• Assist AUSAs in producing discovery to defense council
• Maintain, manage, and organize case material using software, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail, including packaging boxes for shipment
• File pleadings using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF)
• Produce a variety of written documents using templates and materials utilizing a range of office software applications
• Complete all aspects of travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies, including travel arrangements, submitting authorizations, completing vouchers, and submitting local mileage claims

• Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful
• Automated litigation support experience valued; must have basic legal knowledge, including standard legal citation, and sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge and hands‑on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
• Ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure is essential

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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