The Legal Assistant will support attorneys by preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and assisting with court filings and case preparations.
Legal Assistant
ROLE
We need an experienced Legal Assistant at the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Colorado. The USAO prosecutes and defends cases on behalf of the federal government and requires direct-funded contractor support in its Denver headquarters. In this role, you will support the work of the civil and/or criminal divisions by preparing legal documents, maintaining legal files, scanning discovery, and assisting with case preparation and court filing processes. You’ll work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel to ensure timely and accurate handling of legal documentation and case files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares a variety of legal documents and correspondence in final format
- Assists attorneys in preparing for court; scans discovery into an automated system
- Maintains a court calendar, assembles trial and grand jury exhibits and notebooks
- Maintains a variety of legal files; ensures legal documentation is maintained correctly within specific case files; responsible for closing files to be stored onsite and shipping closed files to be archived offsite
- Assists attorneys and paralegal with the electronic filing of legal documents in CM/ECF (training provided)
- Reviews files and corrects any omissions in records; checks all closed files to ensure proper procedures have been followed and the closing process is complete
- Assists the Administrative Division with special projects, including but not limited to mail, moves, and court runs
- Serves as back-up receptionist
- Assists with various other assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact tactfully with people at all levels
- Ability to handle confidential information and meet established deadlines
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures; ability to review legal and non-legal documents
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a team setting
COMPENSATION
- This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA). The government-set pay rate for this role is $25.15 per hour. In addition, employees receive $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours per week), from the employer, to be applied toward health insurance or paid in cash if not used for benefits. Benefits also include paid federal holidays, annual paid leave, and access to employer-sponsored retirement savings plans.
EDUCATON
- High school diploma or GED - required
- Associates degree or higher in related field - preferred
LOCATION
- Denver, CO 80202
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain public trust
CLIENT
- US Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado (USAO CO)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state 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 80% 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 80% of the time.
Top Skills
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Cm/Ecf
Microsoft Office Suite
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