Paralegal
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Washington, DCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Work
- On-site in Washington
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
About the Role
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys. This is a Full-Time, Entry Level position within the Legal department. You will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer.
- Uploads electronic case filings to automated matters systems.
- Enters filing information into a case tracking system.
- Creates and provides links to electronic case filings for DOJ Attorneys.
- Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.
- Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches.
- Performs simple legal research.
- Indexes, tracks, and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial.
- Prepares exhibit cross-references.
- Assists attorneys in courtroom.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite-check legal motions and memorandum.
- Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Qualifications
- Requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study.
- One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.