Paralegal

CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will entail a wide range of legal services including research, drafting, document review, and litigation support.

Option for partial remote work may be available depending upon supervisor approval and project details.

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 that 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.

Job functions may include:

• Based upon the general direction provided by the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to whom a case is assigned, or the Chief of the Civil Decision, paralegal, assists with legal review, legal analysis, and substantive written response, to include dispositive motions, to various civil immigration lawsuits or other matters filed within the district.
• With oversight, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other papers related to civil

immigration topics that require minimal editing. Utilizing existing written guidelines for

reference.

• Experience with civil immigration litigation under the Administrative Procedures Act and/or litigation related to writs of mandamus is desirable.
• Perform legal research, using subscription based legal research websites, related to civil

immigration topics and trends that will be utilized in drafting pleadings, motions, briefs,

and other papers related to civil immigration topics.

• Be familiar with, or timely develop and understand civil immigration-related subject

matter including, from a general standpoint, federal court litigation related to “undue

delays.”

• Communicate with a variety of federal agencies regarding ongoing civil immigration

litigation in which the agency is a stakeholder and must participate in litigation.

• Multi-task and monitor several pending cases at any given time, keeping in mind

applicable deadlines.

• Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
• Arranges for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities.
• Coordinates with other Contractor support components, including data processing support

staff, in order to accomplish work. Assists attorneys in courtroom when required.

• Uses established systems, processes, and procedures for tracking, controlling, and

managing case files, exhibits, and other case specific materials.

• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research

procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral

communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and

Westlaw.

• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications,

including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management

systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.

• Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery

procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under

extreme pressure will be very important.

• Perform tasks as assigned by the Civil Chief to meet the needs and mission of the Civil Unit.
• Perform general office procedures including, but not limited to: establish and maintain a variety of civil files, documents and databases, assemble documents and other information for the case file and retention in accordance with established procedures and Department of Justice regulations.
• Establish and maintain calendar and/or database of active and pending cases/appearances; track hearings, trial dates, grand jury and scheduling conferences to assist the assigned AUSA where requested.
• Perform other logistical related duties as required/assigned.

Skills, Attributes, and Qualities for success:

• Knowledge of Federal and State Court Systems and experience working within them.
• Good communication skills, ability to effectively express knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.
• Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval.
• Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources, specifically utilizing law databases like Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Pacer, etc.
• Ability to establish case/project files.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases.
• Ability to prepare and format management reports.
• Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute and print information.
• Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software.
• Schedule appointments.
• Answer inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the database.

Ideally, you will also have:

• High school Diploma
• 2-4 year paralegal degree or certificate, or equivalent program study.
• JD or current law school enrollment is favorable but not a requirement. 
• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in litigation support.

About CGS:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS, we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

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For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Phone:  1 (888) 680-5916
Email: info@cgsfederal.com