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A legal assistant, also known as a paralegal, is an important member of a legal team tasked with providing support to lawyers in various aspects of their work. They work closely with attorneys and perform a wide range of duties, including researching laws and regulations, drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and motions, maintaining case files, and preparing documents for court hearings. They also assist in trial preparation, including location of witnesses and organizing exhibits. Legal assistants may perform administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars and deadlines, and communicating with clients.
To become a legal assistant, you typically need a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field, although some employers may consider candidates with a high school diploma and significant work experience. Legal assistants must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and research skills. They must also possess knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, and have the ability to analyze and summarize legal concepts. Legal assistants can work in a variety of settings, including law firms, government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations.
The purpose of the position is to provide legal and support functions in support of the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Office of the Administrative Law Judges...
This position is in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, providing development, case management and triage support to the the Court’s Eviction Diversion Program ...
The Quality Assurance Supervisor position is located in the Landlord and Tenant Branch of the Civil Division, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The position provides management, ...
This position is located in the Office of the Clerk of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The Calendar Clerk is responsible for the administrative tasks associated with preparing the court's c...
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), which is within the Office of the Librarian of Congress, and reports directly to the General Counsel. The position description number f...
This position is in the Juror Office of the Special Operations Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Juror Specialist performs administrative, clerical, and customer service ...
As a Legal Assistant at the GS-0986-6/7, you will be part of Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. Incumbent will collaborate with Appeals Specialists to deliver comprehensive support, ...
The Arraignment Courtroom Clerk supports the operations of the Criminal Division and is permanently assigned to the Criminal Arraignment Courtroom. The Arraignment Courtroom Clerk is an essentia...
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest...
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest...
This position is located in the Special Litigation Section. The primary purpose of this position is to perform legal assistance work by providing support for complex, high-profile civil rights cases a...
This position works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical support as assigned. This announcement will create a roster for all Super...
The Courtroom Clerk works in the divisions of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Courtroom Clerk serves as a subject matter expert, is responsible for managing courtroom operations an...
Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens Status Candidates Veterans Land Management Eligibles under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act View common definitions of terms found in this annou...
The Courtroom Clerk is responsible for capturing and maintaining a verbatim record of court proceedings and for entering case information during and after the proceedings. The Courtroom Cler...
This position works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical support as assigned.This announcement will create a roster for Superior C...
This is an excepted service appointment under the DOJ Pathways Recent Graduates Program for the Appellate Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. This Section is responsible for handling ...
This position works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical support as assigned. This announcement will create a roster for all Super...
The incumbent works in a legal assistant capacity involving the various legal service areas within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Primarily focusing on Federal Personnel and Labor Law....
This position is located in the Domestic Violence Division of the District of Columbia Superior Court. The Branch Supervisor will provide supervision and management of branch operations ensuring compl...