Law Clerk

Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Law Clerk to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position provides litigation support tasks such as cite checking, document review, legal research, and other related duties.

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Employment Type:

Full Time, Mid-Level

Department:
Legal

• Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
• Perform complex legal research for the trial staff
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review and conduct research for Release of Information (ROI)
• Review new cases and conduct research of pertinent laws
• Edit final decisions and write/research legal opinions on recent cases
• Edit and review cases for issuance
• Respond to citizen letters
• Review AMICUS briefs
• Brief attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statements of facts
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation
• Cite check via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and Bluebook citations

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or equivalent level of legal training or experience
• 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 Bluebook
• Experience performing complex legal research
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases (e.g., document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure

• Experience working in a government and/or litigation support environment
• Experience with Relativity (strongly preferred)
• Publication of legal writings highly preferred
• Participation in Law Review highly preferred
• Current or active security clearance

CGS strives to simplify and enhance government operations by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit client needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems and supporting our employees with opportunities for professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of state/federal holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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