Paralegal/Legal Assistant I

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 Strategic Solutions (CSS) 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 CSS, 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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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.