CGS Federal
Paralegal
500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
On-site · Full Time On-Site
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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• Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of
legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other source, and submits completed legal
documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court.
• In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With limited instructions
from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgements,
applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proof of claim, and
satisfaction of judgment. • Completes variable aspects of recurring legal documentations in conformance with the rules governing their style
and format.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial
notebooks, 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 appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues • Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions
and miscellaneous references in briefs. • Provides a variety of direct clerical and administrative support assistance services to AUSA staff. Job Requirements: • Previous experience working in a law office or other legal setting.
• 1-2 yrs. of legal experience to include experience with legal research and writing. • Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to review and write a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs. • Must be a United States Citizen and eligible for a security clearance. 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 clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine 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: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com #CJ