Paralegal

Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in Nashville, TN. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research, hearing and trial prep, and legal drafting.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others.

Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Job Description

Providing paralegal support for bankruptcy trial preparation and litigation. Requesting and coordinating for information from various parties which require discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of laws, precedent decisions, regulations, agency policies, and judicial or administrative proceedings.

Applying paramount knowledge requirements and practical knowledge of bankruptcy subject matter areas related to the agency's substantive programs. Working closely with the assigned attorney or government official to provide required assistance. Researching a variety of sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the Program.

Reviewing documents and assisting in extracting selected data and information relating to specific items Reviewing cases for specific indicia and researching concerning additional information Attending hearings, dispositions, or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases and assisting with the preparation of written reports concerning observations Communicating orally and in writing in a professional manner with attorneys, parties, court personnel and others.

Entering and capturing information timely and accurately into systems, including calendars, files, and program system databases (ACMS, SARS, etc.). Reviewing, sorting, delivering and saving electronic and paper mail and other communications in a manner to support pulling and using in a reasonable time. This includes assisting with file creation, preparation, and organization.

Assisting with preparation for hearings, including the preparation and organization of pleadings, exhibits, witnesses, and other related matters.

Job Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen Must have multiple years experience working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Experience with bankruptcy litigation preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Willing to work on-site 5 days a week 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