Supervisory Paralegal
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal to join our team supporting a wide-ranging technical support initiative for a large Federal agency. 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.
Skills and attributes for success:
* Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects or major in-courtroom support.
* Monitors work and reports on progress.
* Responsible for ensuring that paralegal and support staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
* Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot-checks.
* Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
* Reports to Project Supervisor or Project Manager; may also have significant contact with COR, - Government Case Manager, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel.
* Performs complex legal and factual research.
* Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
* Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
* Arranges for access to appropriate client libraries and other legal research facilities.
* Coordinates with other Contractor support components, including data processing support staff, in order to accomplish work.
Qualifications:
* At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial experience.
* At least one year of experience in automated litigation support including Relativity or similar tools.
* Prior trial support experience is required.
* Must have supervisory experience, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
* 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, and imaging.
* Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
* Required Paralegal certificate.
Ideally, you will also have:
* Relativity knowledge and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred.
Our Commitment:
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 to deliver 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
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.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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$59,210.67 - $76,128 a year
Paralegal
Paralegal Job 13 miles from Norfolk
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Personal Injury Paralegal
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
ProspectBlue has partnered with a Personal Injury firm in Norfolk, VA and is seeking a Paralegal to support the Pre-litigation team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the attorney with various legal tasks, including document preparation, client communication, case management, and administrative duties.
Paralegals possess a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to supporting the legal team.
This is a full time in office position.
Paralegal
Paralegal Job 22 miles from Norfolk
Under limited supervision, provides accurate and reliable support to the Office of the City Attorney. Provides advanced legal support to one or more attorneys including, but not limited to, preparation of subpoenas, correspondence, orders, and other legal documents. Requests and researches various data, information files, etc. from local, state, and federal agencies. Work involves organizing and maintaining litigation case files, assisting with bankruptcy matters, compiling and coordinating information related to grievance hearings, processing Service of Process through the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and drafting legal documents. Reports to the Paralegal Administrator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the , but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
* Examines documents by proofreading for errors in spelling, punctuation, formatting and grammar.
* Types, prepares, or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and other documents of a sensitive/confidential nature.
* Compiles information for reports, documents, and correspondence and coordinates copy preparation. Creates, organizes, and maintains civil files and file binders, including sorting and organizing documents to be filed; filing documents in designated order; ensures filing methods (including file retention and destruction) are in accordance with departmental procedures and the Virginia Records Retention Act of the Code of Virginia.
* Drafts various legal documents including correspondence, memos, subpoenas, orders, pleadings and cover sheets for filing civil actions.
* Ensures timely filing of legal documents including notices, motions, orders, petitions, deeds, etc., with various state and federal Courts, including but not limited to The Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Circuit Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, General District Courts, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
* Prepares, mails, and/or delivers correspondence to various City department and third parties; responsible for timely preparation of overnight mail, priority mail, and certified mail.
* Requests title searches from title companies and prepares the title search results packet for local departments.
* Receives, updates, and maintains supplements to numerous state and city codes, regulatory, form and other law books and miscellaneous research materials within the office; ensures all such subscriptions are current.
* Performs legal research, including, but not limited to statutory and case law, research of court records and prior City Council actions, real estate and tax records; real estate title searches; prepares appropriate documents reporting findings of same.
* Prepares and maintains the General Report to City Council, which documents the status of all litigation matters.
* Keeps attorneys informed of significant matters, messages, documentation, or other information, editing, or proofreading correspondence of a sensitive/confidential nature.
* Maintains litigation calendar and schedules meetings, appointments, or other activities, schedules meetings and conferences with regard to litigation matters for the assigned attorney.
* Gathers and organizes information for meetings and hearings.
* Assists in answering the telephone and greeting visitors; receives inquiries and provides information or referral of inquiries to appropriate personnel.
* Assists other departmental personnel as necessary.
* Performs other related duties as required.
Associate's Degree in Legal Services, Paralegal, or closely related field and 2 - 3 years paralegal, clerical administrative or closely related experience in a law office or department, preferably in a local government; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires Paralegal Certificate by a national paralegal certification organization. Requires Notary Public designation within six months of employment. Requires a valid driver's license.
* Knowledge of City and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and the ability to interpret them.
* Knowledge of the organization and functions of the department.
* Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including knowledge of popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
* Knowledge of legal terminology.
* Ability to maintain complex legal records.
* Ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to draft legal documents.
* Ability to develop and modify work procedures, methods and processes to improve efficiency.
* Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and prepare clear reports from such information.
* Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
* Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
* Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
* Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
* Ability to read a variety of informational and legal documents, City and state codes, law books, etc.
* Ability to prepare correspondence, memorandum, opinions, contracts, notices, petitions, etc.
* Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence, and to articulate information to others.
* Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
* Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and municipal terminology.
* Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
* Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Paralegal
Paralegal Job 16 miles from Norfolk
We are a great and growing law firm looking for a candidate who likes to work in a friendly, fun but hard-working atmosphere. We are looking for someone with the experience necessary to hit the ground running (pay will match experience level). The paralegal/legal assistant will primarily support our employment law team, and experience in this practice area would be helpful. We also practice corporate and personal injury and some experience in these practice areas are desirable. If you are looking for a company where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
In addition, the Paralegal will -
· Communicate with new clients (gathering information, go over office procedures, etc.).
· Communicate with clients about updates on matters and continue to gather information for file.
· Correspondence with courts, clients and office team.
· Organize calendar.
· Complete file management both online and with physical files.
· Draft letters, pleadings, customize standard forms, complete legal documents.
· Process incoming and outgoing mail.
· Scan, file, print documents.
· Assist with billing and receiving funds into operating and trust accounts.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Paralegal
Paralegal Job 16 miles from Norfolk
Paralegal Specialist Now Hiring Full and Part Time Positions You can become a key player in the legal field, supporting attorneys in criminal defense, civil, and administrative law. You'll gain hands-on experience conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files, all while ensuring justice is served.
Your role will require precision, confidentiality, and a strong passion for law, making you an essential part of the legal process.
This career will equip you with real-world legal experience, opening doors to exciting opportunities for your future.
Requirements: Attend a 20-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in preparing legal documents, interviewing witnesses, legal research, legal writing, experience in several areas of law, legal, and administrative support.
Advanced certifications available with additional fully funded training programs.
Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans.
30 days paid vacation.
90 days paid paternity and maternity paid time off.
Comprehensive wellness programs including fitness facility access, nutrition consulting, curated fitness plans, and more.
Housing, clothing, and relocation allowance.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Flexible retirement and pension plans.
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Hiring bonus opportunities available.
Specialty bonuses available depending on qualifications and position.
Guaranteed promotion opportunities.
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Paralegal
Paralegal Job 1 miles from Norfolk
General Statement of the Job & Essential Functions
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, legal, and research assistance within the City Attorney's Office. Reports to the City Attorney.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff. Performs legal research, confers with outside agencies and offices to address needs of various assignments. Travels within the City and surrounding localities to perform research and office support needs. Drafts and reviews documents and correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Research statutes, regulations, rules, processes, procedures and laws affecting the interests of the City and prepares a variety of reports and correspondences; researches applicable case law in support of litigation through all available case law reporting services.
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of case files; coordinates the document production process to include bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, scanning, and indexing of all materials; assists with the filing of all court documents. Prepares and organizes court briefs, exhibits and appendices, research court files and records to determine the status of litigation; serves subpoenas for witnesses and documents; and responsible for monitoring case statuses for attorneys. Prepares correspondence, draft legal documents and papers, performing research as necessary. Participates in departmental training, development, or other professional meetings to exchange information.
Performs administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval, assisting the public as needed by phone and in public, and all other functions that may require interpretation, judgment in determining appropriate processes to be used; reviews forms, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has general knowledge of government regulations and the democratic political process. Has general knowledge of litigation system including court rules, processes and procedures. Has general knowledge of real estate law, legal property descriptions, land surveying, and plotting and mapping or real estate. Has general knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate negotiation and sales. Has general knowledge of paralegal/legal assistant practices and procedures. Has general knowledge of legal terminology and legal research practices and procedures. Has considerable knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer service. Is able to use common office machines. Is able to compile technical information from a variety of sources and prepare clear and concise reports. Is able to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in analyzing and applying standards to a variety of situations. Is able to exercise considerable discretion in handling confidential files and information. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exer cises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with co- workers and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and pre scribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time- off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justi fied, i.e., poor communications, variance with city policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the depart ment.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and main tains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, program clients, Director of Social Services, professionals and the general public.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Esti mates expected time of completion of elements of work and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires post-secondary education and at least one year of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex offender registry check.
Must possess Notary Public certification or the ability to attain within six months.
Certified Paralegal and/or Certified Legal Assistant certifications from a national Paralegal Association is preferred.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include computer, printer, adding machine, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, multi-line telephone system, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments and/or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of case files, reports, records, forms, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, orders, reports, indictments, subpoenas, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently using Standard English and possess a basic working knowledge of secretarial and computer operation terminology.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to utilize decimals and percentages.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS
The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Cat: 5
Litigation Paralegal (Newport News)
Paralegal Job 21 miles from Norfolk
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to be the backbone of our litigation team on the Peninsula. Our litigation paralegal works closely with two attorneys to assist with matters that may be pending in General District or Circuit Court. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation and pre-litigation process including document preparation, legal research, and superior correspondence with courts, opposing counsel, and clients.
Responsibilities:
Manage all phases of litigation for a dynamic and varied body of legal work
Draft demand letters, pleadings, motions and documents and file them with the court including land records and probate
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, service of process, manage logistics etc.)
Assist attorneys with document review and drafting for some transactional work as well, including business documents, wills/estates, etc.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories, subpoenas, and other discovery requests
Manage data entry of bills, hard costs, and attorney/paralegal time
Other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Requirements:
Proven working experience as a Paralegal
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to remain calm under pressure with a high level or professionalism
Experience in drafting pleadings for General District Court and Circuit Court
Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
Extensive computer and database expertise, experience with CLIO a plus.
Paralegal associates degree or other relevant work experience in a similar role
Why Work Here:
Excellent culture among attorneys and staff, we have fun and love what we do
We value hard work, positivity, teach ability, humility, proactivity, and generosity
Competitive compensation and benefits package including ability to earn bonus pay
Growing and dynamic firm with multiple offices in Hampton Roads
Legal Secretary I - CWA
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal Code of Virginia occurring in the City of Norfolk. The Office also handles certain civil matters, including forfeiture actions against property used in connection with crimes, expungement and sealing of criminal records, and restoration of driving privileges.
Departmental Hiring Salary: $42,440.
This position works at the will of the Commonwealth's Attorney
The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The essential functions of this position are responsible for but are not limited to, customer service, administrative duties of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, typing letters, filing documents by hand and electronically, updating the office's case management system (Prosecutor by Karpel), preparing indictments, and creating subpoenas, transportation orders, and other legal documents.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to effectively communication orally and in writing. Paying attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofing, and arithmetic. Proficient in the use of computers and software programs to include word processing, database management, and spreadsheets. Having the ability to maintain and organize records, file alphabetically, numerically and chronologically, effectively listen, understand and follow directions. Should also have the ability to write legibly, to schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, to interpret written material, and have the ability learn the policies and procedures of the team to which assigned. Ensure all data is verified, detailed, and organized. Must demonstrate tact, discretion, good judgment, regular and punctual attendance, and good telephone etiquette.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related clerical/secretarial experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legal office environment, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat or Nuance PowerPDF; and a legal case management system, preferably Prosecutor by Karpel.
The selected candidate will be able to lift 25 pounds, bend, and stoop and will be able to sit for extended periods of time while typing on a computer or performing tasks that require manual dexterity.
Due to State Police requirements for the secure accessing of defendants' and witnesses' criminal histories, all applicants who receive an offer of employment must undergo fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
Legal Clerk I
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.
Responsibilities include maintaining and organizing litigation materials; litigation management; processing correspondence, and various clerical duties, including filing/copying/court package assembly
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
Must be able to prioritize, handle, and execute multiple requests and tasking in high volumes
Disassemble hard copy records to prepare records as well as document repair when needed
Perform quality check of hard copy records
Perform high speed scanning of documents to convert to electronic files
The candidate needs to be able to work in a database environment such as PRANET and DOCREQUEST.
Collate packages for attorneys and courts in various states
Run high volume machines and perform binding and finishing work
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility
Maintain knowledge of current department policies and procedures and apply as necessary in appropriate circumstances.
Update department manager and team members about any recent changes.
Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Time management skills and a sense of urgency
Must be able to handle multiple requests in high volumes
High attention to detail.
Administrative skills preferred
Work well with others
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
At least one year of related administrative experience equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must be proficient in Windows, Outlook, PRANET, Application Extender; familiar with Word, Excel.
Must be able to regularly lift up to 25lbs during the course of the shift
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment with telephones, personal computers, and printers. The office environment is an open workspace with individual workstations. The noise level of the environment is usually moderate. This position is a medium work positions that requires seldom to occasional medium lifting or carrying 25-50 pounds; requires frequent lifting or carrying 11-25 pounds; requires constant lifting or carrying 1-10 pounds
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
Legal Secretary I
Paralegal Job 12 miles from Norfolk
Do you have experience interacting in a legal environment? Is your passion to be a part of a dynamic team that works together to serve the citizens of the City of Chesapeake? If so, come join our team. Tasks include: * Provide legal, clerical and routine administrative support for attorneys.
* Responsible for legal and administrative office tasks, enter and update information for legal cases in databases.
* Set up, prepare and maintain files for area of responsibility.
* Prepare correspondence and legal papers including motions, orders, indictments, subpoena, etc.
* Assist in answering phones and screening visitors, victims and witnesses.
* Assist with setting up and maintaining files, including preparation of subpoenas, requesting police video, etc.
* Prepares reports as necessary for area of responsibility.
* Prepares court's dockets.
* Retrieve criminal histories and driver's transcripts.
* Provide back-up duties for other team members.
* Retrieves and enters daily warrants.
* Other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in legal secretarial skills or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on position, may require a valid driver's license in compliance with City Driving Standards.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior or current work in law office.
* Must be able to multi-task and manage time.
* Knowledge of Prosecutor by Karpel case management system helpful.
Join our World Class Real Estate Agency: Kingsmill Realty
Paralegal Job 37 miles from Norfolk
THE OPPORTUNITY
Many real estate agencies are built on outdated models of thinking and operations. They often rely upon an agent's sole ability to build their own independent business operations and rarely do they offer enough resources to help them reach long-term success.
What hurts, even more, is if you are recruited into this type of agency, you'll most likely leave for something better due to the agency's lack of vision, weak developmental tools and loose accountability.
What separates Kingsmill Realty from all others is our sales model allows agents to work towards personal mastery, stress less, earn more, and enjoy a long successful career because the business operations are scaled for you to reach your goals with sustained effectiveness.
The bottom line is this: we attract the best talent, our agents receive exclusive leads generated for them, they live better-balanced lives, and receive hands-on guidance from experienced leadership. Collectively, we are working towards an expanding business enterprise through focused actions, client dedication and solid teamwork.
BECOME A CERTIFIED FIVE-STAR AGENT
Many agents fall short of providing an excellent level of service because they're often left to develop business standards and skill development on their own. The pressure is real and most agents don't excel to levels they want to due to lack of accountability, leadership and strategy implementation. This leaves very talented people operating well below their true potential and as a result, their performance and ability to reach their goals suffers.
However, by guiding the personal development of your career, we'll train you to become a five-star sales professional certified by Kingsmill Realty. The environment, tools and support we offer will be instrumental in the growth of your career to help push you towards living and working in excellence.
THE MISSION WE'RE ON
To be the #1 rated real estate agency in sales volume and customer satisfaction because we believe there is no other reason not to deliver exceptional service and dominate the marketplace.
CHARACTERISTICS YOU'LL NEED
Be willing to do hard things others are not. Live with a motivation to become better in every area of life. Highly resourceful and creative at finding solutions to every problem.
CRITICAL ACTIONS YOU'LL TAKE EVERY DAY
Track all activities for accountability. Learn and grow from every experience. Show up ready to win the day with optimism and enthusiasm.
KEY BENEFITS OF THE POSITION
● Membership to The Club at Kingsmill
● Ability to sell inside and outside of Kingsmill
● Long term career Sales Training
● Advanced Certified Five-Star Training
● Administrative Support with coordination for Transactions, Listings, and Inspections
● Advantage of being the only Certified Real Estate Agency in Kingsmill
● Exclusive right to sell New Home Inventory via Kingsmill Custom Homes
● Exclusive resort leads from The Club at Kingsmill
● Lead generation from local, regional and national marketing campaigns
● Scalable business systems; support & training
● Supportive Team Environment
● And many more advantages
Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal
Paralegal Job 37 miles from Norfolk
This position will work under the Trust and Estate Paralegal for training and assisting with daily tasks and management of files and will ultimately become the department manager. Until such time as the Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal position becomes full-time, the paralegal in this position will work with the Firm's estate planning paralegals on drafting estate planning and other documents and help with general office administration.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Must have worked as an estate and trust
administration legal assistant or paralegal
in a law firm for a minimum of 2 years. All other applicants will not be considered.
Assist with the preparation and filing of inventories and accountings.
Draft correspondence, real estate deeds, business transfer documents, certificates of trust, pleadings pertaining to estate and trust administration, and all other documents related to probate and trust administration matters.
Assist clients with trust funding issues and draft funding transfer documents as necessary under the supervision of an attorney.
Work closely with Firm Attorneys, Commissioners of Accounts and their auditors, and court clerks as needed; monitor suspense dates. Respond to general client inquiries regarding non-legal matters.
Serve as liaison between client and attorney.
Two(2) years of work experience, in a law firm, as a trust and estate administration legal assistant or paralegal.
Familiar with the Virginia probate procedures and generally with the Virginia court system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Familiarity with Tabs 3/Practice Master is preferred, but some experience with case management software is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are mandatory.
Ability to work independently required; communicate effectively; team player.
FOIA Paralegal
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.
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.
Skills and attributes for success:
* Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
* Redact and code responsive documents.
* Perform legal research.
* Draft legal documents.
Qualifications:
* Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
* At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.
* Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.
* Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions
* Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
* Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and 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.
The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
* The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
* Ability to work independently
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
Ideally, you will also have:
* Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred.
* Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred.
* Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred.
Our Commitment:
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 to deliver 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
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.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
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For more information about CGS please visit: ************************** or contact:
Email: *******************
$50,833.81 - $68,988.74 a year
Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal Job 16 miles from Norfolk
ProspectBlue has partnered with a boutique law firm in Virginia Beach, VA and is seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal to join their dedicated fiduciary litigation team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience. In this role, you will work closely with experienced attorneys on a diverse range of fiduciary cases.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, take on significant responsibilities, and play a key role in the firm's success.
This is a direct hire in office position.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Paralegal
Paralegal Job 1 miles from Norfolk
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, legal, and research assistance within the City Attorney's Office. Reports to the City Attorney. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff. Performs legal research, confers with outside agencies and offices to address needs of various assignments. Travels within the City and surrounding localities to perform research and office support needs. Drafts and reviews documents and correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Research statutes, regulations, rules, processes, procedures and laws affecting the interests of the City and prepares a variety of reports and correspondences; researches applicable case law in support of litigation through all available case law reporting services.
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of case files; coordinates the document production process to include bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, scanning, and indexing of all materials; assists with the filing of all court documents. Prepares and organizes court briefs, exhibits and appendices, research court files and records to determine the status of litigation; serves subpoenas for witnesses and documents; and responsible for monitoring case statuses for attorneys. Prepares correspondence, draft legal documents and papers, performing research as necessary. Participates in departmental training, development, or other professional meetings to exchange information.
Performs administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval, assisting the public as needed by phone and in public, and all other functions that may require interpretation, judgment in determining appropriate processes to be used; reviews forms, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has general knowledge of government regulations and the democratic political process. Has general knowledge of litigation system including court rules, processes and procedures. Has general knowledge of real estate law, legal property descriptions, land surveying, and plotting and mapping or real estate. Has general knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate negotiation and sales. Has general knowledge of paralegal/legal assistant practices and procedures. Has general knowledge of legal terminology and legal research practices and procedures. Has considerable knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer service. Is able to use common office machines. Is able to compile technical information from a variety of sources and prepare clear and concise reports. Is able to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in analyzing and applying standards to a variety of situations. Is able to exercise considerable discretion in handling confidential files and information. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with co- workers and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time- off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with city policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, program clients, Director of Social Services, professionals and the general public.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires post-secondary education and at least one year of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex offender registry check.
Must possess Notary Public certification or the ability to attain within six months.
Certified Paralegal and/or Certified Legal Assistant certifications from a national Paralegal Association is preferred.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include computer, printer, adding machine, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, multi-line telephone system, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments and/or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of case files, reports, records, forms, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, orders, reports, indictments, subpoenas, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently using Standard English and possess a basic working knowledge of secretarial and computer operation terminology.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to utilize decimals and percentages.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS
The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Cat: 5
Estate Planning Drafting Paralegal
Paralegal Job 37 miles from Norfolk
This is a full-time, in-office position for an Estate Planning Drafting Paralegal, located in Williamsburg, VA.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Must have worked as an estate and trust drafting paralegal in a law firm for a minimum of 2 years. All other applicants will not be considered.
Prepare estate planning documents based on attorney instructions.
Respond to client inquiries regarding non-legal matters and assist with trust funding issues.
Draft funding transfer documents under the attorney's supervision.
Monitor suspense dates.
Serve as a liaison between clients and attorneys, maintaining client files and suspense dates.
Paralegal training in the drafting of Wills, Trusts, and other types of Estate Planning Documents; or
Must have worked as an estate and trust drafting paralegal in a law firm for a minimum of 2 years.
Good typing skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and HotDocs required.
Familiarity with Tabs 3/Practice Master is preferred, but some experience with case management software is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are mandatory.
Ability to work independently required; communicate effectively; team player.
Senior FOIA Paralegal
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks.
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.
Skills and attributes for success:
* Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.
* Redact and code responsive documents.
* Perform legal research.
* Draft legal documents.
Qualifications:
* Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
* At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.
* Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.
* Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions
* Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
* Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and 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.
The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
* The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
* Ability to work independently
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
Ideally, you will also have:
* Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred.
* Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred.
* Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred.
Our Commitment:
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 to deliver 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
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.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
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For more information about CGS please visit: ************************** or contact:
Email: *******************
$65,357.76 - $94,405.65 a year
Contract Real Estate Paralegal
Paralegal Job 16 miles from Norfolk
ProspectBlue is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for a short term assignment. The ideal candidate has experience conducting real estate closings for corporate and commercial real estate transactions. Prepares necessary legal documents that may include disclosure schedules, settlement statements, deeds, loan closing documents, corporate authorization documents.
Maintains detailed and accurate daily billable hour records.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion are required.
Senior Paralegal
Paralegal Job In Norfolk, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support.
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.
Skills and attributes for success:
* Prepares a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically complex in format.
* Reviews incoming documents and material, considers the nature and the status of the case involved.
* Prepares indictments, arrest warrants, summonses, true bills, motions, orders, non-disclosure applications, and orders, stipulations, plea agreements, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and legal memoranda.
* Obtains required information from criminal case files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, to include in legal documents before submitting to the appropriate AUSA for review.
* Ensures when preparing recurring legal documents that they conform to local court rules and the rules governing style and format.
* Assists attorneys in preparing for trial by independently compiling trial and witness notebooks, preparing and organizing trial exhibits, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists.
* Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities.
* Notifies case agents and appropriate office staff of victim/witness issues.
* Using original and online legal resources including Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis, verifies legal citations and statutory references contained in legal documents.
* Research to confirm that citations are accurate, complete, and consistent with source material.
* Proofreads, edits, and revises legal briefs.
* Electronically files legal documents with the U.S. District Court using the CM/ECF system.
* Develops and organizes tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format.
* Lists cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.
* Composes original correspondence which requires a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology
* Transmitting proposed orders to the court.
* Requesting extensions of time in certain cases.
* Advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies.
* Notifying attorneys representing defendants of various issues.
* Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases.
* Uploads/downloads into those discovery databases documents and materials received from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners consisting of investigative and forensic reports, bank records, electronic communication records, and audio and video files provided in varying file formats.
* Manages discovery processing and production.
* Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat and may employ discovery processing techniques using IPRO Eclipse.
* Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.
* Maintains the electronic case files, enters data in the case management system, calendars deadlines using MS Outlook, prepares and files conflict of interest and case opening forms in the electronic case file.
Qualifications:
* Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
* At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.
* At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, 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.
* The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Our commitment:
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 to deliver 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
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.
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
*************************************
For more information about CGS please visit: ************************** or contact:
Email: *******************
$48,533.33 - $62,400 a year