Paralegal Legal Assistant I
Job Description
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Serve as Paralegal/Legal Assistant I with responsibility for typing, receiving, and providing information of a sensitive and legal technical nature to visitors and telephone callers, maintaining files, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Paralegal/Legal Assistant I: $21.71 - $25.68/hour.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Responsibilities Include:
- Prepares a variety of legal documents such as notices, motions, orders, stipulations, writs, subpoena, and judgments on default, declarations, complaints, and processes of service.
- Serves as the principal clerical and administrative support person for the assigned Assistant U.S. Attorney(s) by carrying out and coordinating all legal clerical and day-to-day administrative support type activities.
- Maintains a calendar of all assigned active cases, which includes keeping track of filings, hearings, trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.
- Supervises contractor personnel and provide assistance in such areas as payroll, vacation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Requires a minimum of 2 years of legal secretarial experience, although higher education may be substituted for some of the experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages, especially MSWord.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Cherokee Nation 3S (CN3S) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CN3S, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
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