Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Legal Assistant U.S. Attorneys Office Denver, CO

Location: U.S. Attorneys Office, District of Colorado
Worksite: Onsite 1801 California Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Clearance Requirement: Favorable SSBI DOJ Risk Level 4
Start Date: Anticipated September 1, 2025

Position Overview

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies is seeking two qualified Legal Assistants to support the mission of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Colorado . These full-time, on-site positions will provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in both civil and criminal divisions. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in legal office environments, possess strong organizational skills, and be comfortable supporting a dynamic federal legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of legal documents and correspondence in final format
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and court proceedings
• Manage legal files, including organization, archiving, and electronic discovery intake
• Maintain and update calendars, assemble trial and grand jury exhibits
• Electronically file legal documents through CM/ECF (training provided)
• Support file closure, completeness, and record retention compliance
• Provide administrative support for mail, move coordination, and courtroom runs
• Serve as back-up receptionist as needed
• Complete special assignments in coordination with Administrative Division

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to meet DOJ residency requirements (lived in the U.S. 3 of the last 5 years)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DOJ background investigation (SSBI, Risk Level 4)
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience in a legal or federal office environment
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and comfort working in digital file systems

Additional Information

• Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (no telework)
• Federal holidays observed; occasional travel for training may be required

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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