Job description
CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in New Orleans. This position will entail a wide range of legal services including research, drafting, document review, and litigation support.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
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.
Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Trial experience very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience valued (i.e., Relativity).
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Current or active clearance preferred.
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com
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