Job summary
CGS is seeking a Supervisory Paralegalto join our team supporting a wide-ranging technical support initiative for a large Federal agency.We offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Directs and supervises the work of paralegals and other support staff• 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• 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
Requirements
• 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
Key Skills Needed
• Supervisory skills• Legal research• Written and oral communication• Knowledge of legal research tools• Familiarity with computer applications
Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision• Life Insurance• 401k• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
