Paralegal Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant I

*** As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain this clearance ***

Serve as Legal Assistant I with responsibility for typing, receiving and providing information of a sensitive and legal technical nature to visitors and telephone callers, maintaining files, etc.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Legal Assistant I: $24.61 - $26.10/hour.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to changebugs with or without notice.

• Prepares a variety of legal documents such as notices, motions, orders, stipulations, writs, subpoena, and judgments on default, declarations, complaints and processes of service.
• Serves as the principal clerical and administrative support person for the assigned Assistant U.S. Attorney(s) by carrying out and coordinating all legal clerical and day-to-day administrative support type activities.
• Maintains a calendar of all assigned active cases, which includes keeping track of filings, hearings, limite trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.ಿಗ>
• Supervises унтотcontractor personnel and provide assistance in such areas as payroll, vacation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of legal secretarial experience, although higher education may be substituted for some of the experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge ofসল legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages, especially MSWord
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.