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Civil Legal Assistant

KMRG, LLC

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Case Management, Cellular Telephone, Conference Management, Copying Machines, Database Administration, Documentation, Driver's License, Fax Machines, Federal Government, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Hotel Reservation, Journalism, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Paralegal, Procedure Development, Records Management, Reimbursement, Software Administration, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Time Management, Travel Planning, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
15 days ago
ROLE
We are seeking a Civil Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia (USAO NDGA) in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division by providing legal, litigation, and administrative support for active cases and daily office operations.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Civil Litigation Support
  • Support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with day-to-day civil litigation and legal administrative work
  • Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents with the court
  • Notify agency counsel of new matters and filed documents
  • Review incoming material to determine document assembly and preparation needs
  • Process and format complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and other legal documents
  • Draft recurring civil litigation documents using proper legal format and established procedures
  • Compose routine legal correspondence and transmittal letters using appropriate legal terminology
  • Verify legal citations and statutory references using print and online legal resources
  • Develop tables of contents and indices for briefs in the required format
II. Trial & Courtroom Support
  • Compile trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness lists, and exhibit lists for attorney use
  • Prepare documents, visuals, and other materials for trial and courtroom presentation
  • Produce written materials using office software, including tables, charts, and graphs for legal docs and courtroom use
  • Provide technical litigation support by enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating media, and marking exhibits
  • Use automated litigation support software applications such as eScanIt and Everlaw
  • Coordinate with the Victim-Witness Specialist on matters involving victims’ rights and related services
III. Case & Records Management
  • Save filed pleadings, correspondence, and related materials to electronic and physical case files
  • Maintain legal files, records, exhibits, affidavits, and other case materials
  • Assemble and prepare files and records for transfer or disposition under established procedures
  • Open, update, and close cases in the automated case tracking system
  • Enter and maintain information in databases and review records for continued necessity
IV. Scheduling & Deadline Management
  • Schedule depositions, conference rooms, and court reporters and coordinate related logistics
  • Maintain calendars for assigned cases, including filing dates, hearings, trials, interviews, and conferences
  • Provide attorneys with reminders of deadlines, appointments, and court appearances
  • Develop and maintain a suspense system for active cases and alert attorneys to upcoming deadlines
V. Administrative Support
  • Receive visitors and callers and provide information on office procedures and case-related matters as appropriate
  • Determine which matters should be referred to the attorney and identify urgency when needed
  • Review bills and invoices and submit them to the budget office for payment
  • Track litigation obligations, expert contracts, invoices, and related budget items
  • Send call letters and requests for litigation reports to agencies and Main Justice
  • Train other legal support personnel as needed
VI. Travel Coordination
  • Arrange travel, prepare itineraries, and secure transportation and hotel reservations
  • Complete travel authorizations, travel vouchers, and reimbursement documentation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • Proficiency in Automated Litigation Support (ALS) software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
  • Ability to manage deadlines, calendars, and multiple active matters
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
  • Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO NDGA office
  • Valid driver’s license

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • Demonstrated experience performing similar legal administrative, litigation support, and civil case support duties

EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • A four-year undergraduate degree preferred
  • Additional legal training, paralegal education, or related coursework preferred

LOCATION
  • Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Work may also be required at branch offices in Rome, GA 30161, Gainesville, GA 30501, and Newnan, GA 30263

TELEWORK
  • Routine telework is not authorized
  • Situational telework may be authorized

CLEARANCE
  • U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
  • Must be able to successfully complete the required federal background investigation

CLIENT
  • U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL
  • Travel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as needed

WORK HOURS
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Office hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.


 

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