Senior Paralegal

As a Senior Paralegal at CGS, your primary responsibilities include performing legal reviews, preparing for trials, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with USAO attorneys and support staff. You will have the autonomy to make judgments in your assigned areas while ensuring high-quality work under tight deadlines.

To qualify for the Senior Paralegal role at CGS, candidates must possess a paralegal certificate and at least 15 years of paralegal experience, ideally with some government work. Trial experience is highly beneficial, and candidates should be proficient with research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.

Yes! While it’s not mandatory, having trial experience is very helpful for the Senior Paralegal position at CGS, as it enhances your ability to support litigation efforts effectively and engage in trial preparation processes.

Success as a Senior Paralegal at CGS requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently, and familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures. Strong time management and organizational skills under pressure are also critical for delivering high-quality work.

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Senior Paralegal employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off, making it a supportive workplace for your career.

When discussing your experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw, highlight specific cases or projects where you utilized these tools to support legal arguments or build case strategies, demonstrating your practical knowledge and ability to perform thorough legal research.

To handle tight deadlines, emphasize your organizational skills and time management techniques. Discuss strategies you use to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain high-quality work despite pressures in a high-stakes environment.

When answering this question, reflect on CGS’s commitment to government innovation and highlight your desire to contribute to impactful projects. Share how you align with their values of hard work and quality service, underscoring your excitement for the role.

Share a specific example where effective communication and teamwork were crucial for a successful outcome. Describe your role in the collaboration and the skills you used to ensure smooth interactions and successful project completion.

Discuss your proactive approach to staying informed by attending legal seminars, subscribing to legal journals, or participating in continued education. This shows your commitment to professional development and staying current in the legal field.

Provide a detailed account of a complex legal document you've drafted, such as a motion or a memorandum. Highlight the challenges you faced and how your skills and knowledge contributed to the document's effectiveness.

To ensure high-quality legal writing, discuss your editing and revision process. Mention any checklists you use for formatting or citation standards and the importance of peer reviews or feedback in maintaining quality.

Talk about specific eDiscovery tools you have used in past roles, how they relate to document management, and your understanding of eDiscovery procedures and their significance in litigation support.

Explain your strategy for prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, importance, and project impact. Share examples of how you've successfully balanced multiple assignments while maintaining the quality of your work.

Emphasize your openness to feedback and the steps you take to improve based on constructive criticism. Share experiences that demonstrate your ability to grow from feedback and how it has positively impacted your work.