Legal Assistant

Salary :

$29 - 34 hourly

Company : Kmrg

Job Type : Full Time

Atlanta, Ga

Job Description - Legal Assistant

ROLE
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (USAO NDGA) in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division by managing legal and administrative casework, organizing filings and case materials, and helping keep discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support activities on track.

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

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with day-to-day civil litigation and legal administrative work
Manage incoming and outgoing discovery materials in both electronic and paper formats
Review, organize, code, tag, and filter case documents for relevance and substance
Use Automated Litigation Support (ALS) tools to locate, organize, analyze, and present case information
Prepare/format legal docs such as complaints, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests, & discovery responses
Verify legal citations and statutory references for accuracy and consistency
Draft routine legal correspondence and transmittal letters using proper legal terminology and format
Communicate professionally with agency partners, Main Justice, and other stakeholders regarding cases
Produce timelines, deposition summaries, reports, charts, tables, and other litigation support materials
Assist with trial prep by organizing case files, compiling trial notebooks, and preparing witness and exhibit materials
File documents with the court and maintain accurate case records in electronic and physical files
Open, update, and close cases in the automated case tracking system and other databases
Track filing dates, hearings, trials, deadlines, and other case milestones for assigned matters
Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate appointments, interviews, conferences, and depositions
Arrange travel and prepare travel authorizations, vouchers, and reimbursement documentation
Review invoices, support litigation-related budget tracking, and submit documentation for payment
Provide office support by handling calls, assisting visitors, furnishing case status info, and routing matters appropriately
Save pleadings, correspondence, and related materials to official case files and notify agency counsel of new filings

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Valid driver’s license
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in Automated Litigation Support (ALS) software applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience performing legal administrative and litigation support duties similar to those described

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required
A four-year undergraduate degree preferred
Paralegal certification preferred

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA 30303

TELEWORK

Telework may be authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

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

WORK HOURS

40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week

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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