Law Clerk I

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CGS Government

πŸ’΅ $70k-$80k
πŸ“Remote - United States

Summary

Join CGS and become a Law Clerk I supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This mid-level position offers the chance to showcase expertise in litigation support, including cite checking, document review, and legal research. CGS fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and values employee well-being. The role involves working under the direction of a supervisor, performing complex legal research, assisting in preparing legal documents, and conducting thorough research for various legal tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate proficiency in legal research tools and techniques. CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

  • Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
  • Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
  • Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
  • Extensive experience with cite checking and blue book
  • Experience performing complex legal research
  • Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
  • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important

Responsibilities

  • Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
  • Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
  • Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc
  • Reviews and conducts research for ROI (Release of Information)
  • Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws
  • Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest case
  • Edits and reviews cases for issuance
  • Responds to citizen letters
  • Reviews AMICUS briefs
  • Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts
  • Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation
  • Cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and blue book

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, preferred
  • Experience with Relativity, strongly preferred and should be referenced within resume
  • Publication of legal writings highly preferred
  • Participation in Law Review highly preferred
  • Current or active clearance

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

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