Legal Assitant - EOUSA

Gilchrist Global Strategies is seeking a highly qualified and Legal Assistant to join the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), District of Hawaii.
Responsibilities/Duties

• Supports the criminal and/or civil division under the program and technical guidance of the criminal or civil supervisory legal assistant.
• Prepares a variety of legal documents and correspondence in final format.
• Assists attorneys in preparing for court.
• Scans discovery into an automated system.
• Maintains a court calendar, assembles trial and grand jury exhibits and notebooks.
• Maintains a variety of legal files.
• Ensures that legal documentation is maintained correctly within specific case files.
• Is responsible for closing files to be stored onsite and shipping closed files to be archived offsite.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with the electronic filing of legal documents Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) with the Court (training to be provided).
• Reviews files and corrects any omissions in records.
• Checks all closed files to ensure the proper procedures have been followed and the closing process is complete.
• Assists the Administrative Division with special projects. This may include but is not limited to mail, move, court runs, etc.
• Serves as back-up receptionist.
• Assists with various other assignments as needed.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
• Requires a Paralegal Certificate, Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies or similar degree; Alternatively, (3)+ years of experience in legal environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with using Microsoft Applications required.
• Must be able to conduct simple research using Legal Research databases.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.
• Must be able to work in an office setting where some walking, sitting, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required.
• Prior law office experience is valued
• Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, and or Pacer (preferred)