Gilchrist Global Strategies is dedicated to providing high-quality professional services to private clients, businesses, and federal government entities. GGS is committed to delivering strategic staffing solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and client service. The firm regularly supports federal agencies by providing qualified legal professionals to assist with litigation support, legal research, and case preparation.
Position Overview
Gilchrist Global Strategies is seeking a Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant II to support the work of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Florida, providing litigation support for criminal and civil matters in the Miami office. This position supports Assistant United States Attorneys and legal teams by assisting with case preparation, discovery management, trial preparation, and document analysis. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex litigation materials in a fast-paced legal environment.
This position is performed on-site at the United States Attorney’s Office in Miami, Florida, supporting federal investigations and litigation matters.
Work Location
Miami, Florida 33132
The position is full-time (40 hours per week), excluding federal holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys in preparation of motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal filings.
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing binders, managing case materials, and supporting presentation preparation.
- Provide in-court trial support, including managing exhibits, tracking documents, and assisting attorneys during proceedings.
- Conduct detailed review and analysis of case materials including emails, correspondence, financial records, corporate records, healthcare records, and investigative materials.
- Review and summarize audio and video evidence, including foreign language recordings when applicable.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
- Track and manage discovery production and documentation.
- Utilize litigation support tools such as Relativity, Casemap, Sanction, and other evidence management systems.
- File court documents electronically through Electronic Court Filing (ECF) systems and retrieve materials through PACER.
- Maintain spreadsheets and tracking systems to monitor case data and litigation statistics.
- Prepare witness materials, exhibits, and evidence binders.
- Coordinate with federal agencies, Department of Justice components, and third parties to obtain investigative materials.
- Respond to communications from citizens, agencies, and legal stakeholders as needed.
- Participate in meetings with attorneys, law enforcement, regulators, and other investigative partners.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials / background investigation.
- Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school (with at least one year completed), or equivalent legal training or experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting litigation or legal projects, or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment with strict deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems and legal database environments.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior trial support experience.
- Experience working in a legal office or government legal environment.
- Experience with litigation support software or document review platforms.
- Familiarity with data tracking, docketing, or calendar management.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should include the following in their resume:
- Degree(s) and certifications obtained
- Complete employment history including employer names, dates of employment, and responsibilities
- At least three current professional references
- Software and database proficiencies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
