CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior Paralegal
$55K–$62K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Experience
- At least one year of litigation paralegal or task-order-related project experience; at least one year of legal training or experience, or two years of college education, may substitute for the paralegal certificate.
- Education
- Paralegal certificate, JD, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study; stated alternatives may substitute for the certificate.
About the job
Provides litigation and administrative support to United States Attorneys, including legal document preparation, case management, trial preparation, and collection of criminal and civil penalties.
What you'll do
- Drafts and files legal documents, prepares subpoenas and other collection documents, and conducts legal and asset research.
- Tracks collection activity and coordinates with Assistant United States Attorneys; organizes case files and supports discovery and trial preparation.
- Maintains case calendars and performs document-center, mail, and travel-support tasks.
What they ask for
- Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study; one year of legal training or experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the certificate.
- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience related to the task order.
- Basic legal knowledge, including citation and legal research skills using tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; familiarity with office applications and basic familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
Nice to have
- Trial experience is very helpful.
- Automated litigation support experience is valued.
Pay
USD 55,000–62,000 per-year-salary
Tools
Electronic Court Filing system (ECF), LEXIS, Westlaw, databases, spreadsheets, word processing applications, ESI tools
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