Fund Formation Senior Paralegal
Cooley Corp., Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position Overview
As a CGS Senior Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor and provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS is committed to solving government problems with cutting‑edge technology and values collaboration, anticipation of needs, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
Collect court‑ordered restitutions and fines of criminal and civil defendants.
Draft and file legal documents using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF).
Prepare garnishments, liens, and other collection documents; send demand letters and subpoenas.
Retrieve and analyze assets through fact research in public and research databases.
Manage and track collection activity in an internal database; coordinate with AUSAs in the Monetary Penalties Unit (MPU).
Prepare legal documents (motions, memoranda, subpoenas, correspondence, discovery documents) using templates.
Arrange trial preparation: compile notebooks, prepare jury instructions, draft witness/exhibit lists.
Open, close, organize, and record case files; maintain calendars of active cases and assigned AUSAs.
Provide support functions such as photocopying, assembling notebooks, labeling documents, and shipping materials.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including packaging boxes for shipment.
Complete all aspects of travel per Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and DOJ policies.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong written and oral communication.
Hands‑on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Basic familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
Ability to deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure.
Knowledge of standard legal citation and ability to conduct research with LEXIS and Westlaw.
Experience with automated litigation support and legal document templates.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA‑accredited law school (≥1 year of study).
One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the certificate.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience; trial experience is very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience is valued.
Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We use cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions tailored to client needs. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and we are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Contact For more information about CGS please visit:
https://www.cgsfederal.com
or contact:
info@cgsfederal.com
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Responsibilities
Collect court‑ordered restitutions and fines of criminal and civil defendants.
Draft and file legal documents using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF).
Prepare garnishments, liens, and other collection documents; send demand letters and subpoenas.
Retrieve and analyze assets through fact research in public and research databases.
Manage and track collection activity in an internal database; coordinate with AUSAs in the Monetary Penalties Unit (MPU).
Prepare legal documents (motions, memoranda, subpoenas, correspondence, discovery documents) using templates.
Arrange trial preparation: compile notebooks, prepare jury instructions, draft witness/exhibit lists.
Open, close, organize, and record case files; maintain calendars of active cases and assigned AUSAs.
Provide support functions such as photocopying, assembling notebooks, labeling documents, and shipping materials.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including packaging boxes for shipment.
Complete all aspects of travel per Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and DOJ policies.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong written and oral communication.
Hands‑on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
Basic familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures.
Ability to deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure.
Knowledge of standard legal citation and ability to conduct research with LEXIS and Westlaw.
Experience with automated litigation support and legal document templates.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, JD, or current attendance at an ABA‑accredited law school (≥1 year of study).
One year of legal training or legal experience, or at least two years of college education, may substitute for the certificate.
At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or related project experience; trial experience is very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience is valued.
Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We use cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions tailored to client needs. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and we are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Contact For more information about CGS please visit:
https://www.cgsfederal.com
or contact:
info@cgsfederal.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr