Employment Type: Full‑Time, Mid‑LevelDepartment: LegalCGS 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 government's 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.Skills and attributes for successProvides witness management assistance prior to, during, and after trialWork directly with fact witnesses, provide assistance and support to ensure appearance for court, pre‑trial conferences, and grand juryReceive visitors, field phone calls, questions, and other inquiries from fact witnesses seeking information about court, pre‑trial conferences, grand jury appearances, and expense reimbursementObtain pertinent information for files and documents necessary to arrange witness travel and reimbursementsInitiate contact/notify fact witnesses concerning travel arrangements, appearance date/time, and determine any special circumstances or needsUse judgment to determine when Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) should be notified of special circumstancesConfer 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 arrangementsEnsure all travel documents and appearance date/time have been provided to witnessesMake travel and lodging arrangements per Department of Justice and USAO policies and proceduresMeet with fact witnesses upon arrival, offer courtroom orientation, accompany witness to court, ensure a safe waiting area, and collect documentation/signatures for reimbursementPrepare and submit documentation for fact witness reimbursement (witness vouchers, required forms)Furnish requested information concerning pending and completed fact witness vouchersGather documentation and reconcile Government Travel AccountsCoordinate with the Court, U.S. Marshals Service, investigative agencies, and other counterparts as neededComplete variable aspects of recurring documents in proper style and formatCompose 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 databasesAssemble documents for file retention in accordance with Department of Justice regulationsMaintain calendar and/or database of fact witness appearances, track hearings, trial dates, grand jury, and scheduling conferencesPerform other administrative/logistical duties related to fact witness management as assignedQualificationsGood communication skillsProvide word processing and data entry/retrievalAbility to review and analyze data and information from multiple sourcesAbility to establish case/project filesAbility to enter and retrieve data from databasesAbility to prepare and format management reportsAbility to manipulate, transfer, compute, and print informationAbility to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing softwareSchedule appointmentsAnswer inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the databaseAnswer inquiries regarding case-related statusObtain additional information from other agencies/organizationsMaintain internal status information on the disposition of designated information, files, and assetsAssure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process dataProvide administrative information and assistance concerning case or file to other agencies or organizationsComputer 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 plusAbility to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional officeSkill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful mannerAbility to review a wide variety of documents, both legal and non‑legal, including Motions and BriefsIdeally, you will also haveHigh school diploma is requiredUndergraduate degree is preferredOur CommitmentContact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.For the past seven years, we've been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401(k)Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: info@cgsfederal.comWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr