CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Legal Assistant
$45K–$53K
Washington, DC +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Arlington, VA - Experience
- At least one year of specialized litigation experience required; over three years preferred.
About the job
Provides litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys, including preparing legal documents, managing case files and deadlines, and assisting with trial preparation.
What you'll do
- Prepare, proofread, edit, and electronically file legal documents; compile trial materials and manage subpoenas and discovery.
- Maintain case files, docketing records, calendars, deadlines, and litigation expense documentation.
- Provide office and courtroom support, including correspondence, software-produced materials, and trial presentations.
What they ask for
- At least one year of specialized litigation experience, including reviewing legal documents, assembling hearing or trial materials, researching legal sources, maintaining files, and using automated software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Hands-on familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- Over three years of specialized litigation experience.
Pay
USD 45,000–53,000 (base salary, per year)
Tools
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat Professional, scanners, plotters
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