Fact Witness Legal Clerk

Contact Government Services, LLC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

CGS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fact Witness Legal Clerk to support our legal team within a dynamic federal agency environment. This role is essential to the success of trial and court operations by managing and supporting fact witnesses throughout the legal process. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to public service. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the justice system while working alongside attorneys, investigators, and government professionals. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governmentâs most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Requirements

Good communication skills
Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval
Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources
Ability to establish case/project files
Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases
Ability to prepare and format management reports
Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute, and print information
Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software
Schedule appointments
Answer inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the database
Answer inquiries regarding case-related status
Obtain additional information from other agencies/organizations
Maintain internal status information on the disposition of designated information, files, and assets
Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data
Provide administrative information and assistance concerning case or file to other agencies or organizations
Computer skills: Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional; experience with Relativity is a plus
Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office
Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner
Ability to review a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs
High school diploma is required

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trial
Work directly with fact witnesses, provide assistance and support to ensure appearance for court, pre-trial conferences, and grand jury
Receive visitors, field phone calls, questions, and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information about court, pre-trial conferences, grand jury appearances, and expense reimbursement
Obtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursements
Initiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time, and determine any special circumstances or needs
Use judgment to determine when Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) should be notified of special circumstances
Confer with AUSA concerning fact witness appearance and special circumstances (e.g., special authorizations, international witnesses, military/federal employee witnesses, hostile witnesses)
Complete and submit documentation for special authorizations and obtain prior approval from the Criminal Division Chief and the Contracting Officer before proceeding with travel arrangements
Ensure all travel documents and appearance date/time have been provided to witnesses
Make travel and lodging arrangements per Department of Justice and USAO policies and procedures
Meet with fact witnesses upon arrival, offer courtroom orientation, accompany witness to court, ensure a safe waiting area, and collect documentation/signatures for reimbursement
Prepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement (witness vouchers, required forms)
Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchers
Gather documentation and reconcile Government Travel Accounts
Coordinate with the Court, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts as needed
Complete variable aspects of recurring documents in proper style and format
Compose original letters requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology (not legal interpretation)
Perform general office procedures related to fact witness management, including establishing/maintaining witness files, documents, and databases
Assemble documents for file retention in accordance with Department of Justice regulations
Maintain calendar and/or database of fact witness appearances, track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferences
Perform other administrative/logistical duties related to fact witness management as assigned