Law Clerk II - USAO

Overview

Job Title:

Law Clerk II - USAO

Job Category:
Legal

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:
Local

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for talented Law Clerk II professionals to support the Executive Office for United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Minnesota (USAO-MN) to assist the District s Civil or Criminal Division with litigative matters. The Law Clerk II positions will provide direct litigation and in court support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates.

This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

• Responsibilities include performing a broad range of complex paralegal duties requiring a thorough working knowledge of the legal system, legal research methodologies, and relevant sources of information.
• The Law Clerk shall provide comprehensive litigation support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) throughout all phases of litigation.
• Law Clerk s will work closely with assigned AUSAs during the progression of cases, providing both substantive and administrative support.
• This includes organizing and managing documents and data gathered during investigations and litigation, maintaining proper chain of custody for all collected information, and ensuring the integrity and accessibility of case materials.
• Law Clerk s may assist attorneys in evaluating complaints and referrals involving potential unlawful conduct, conducting research related to investigative targets and unlawful schemes, and preparing summaries of relevant legal authorities.
• Additional duties may include reviewing, annotating, and summarizing transcripts and other factual materials; obtaining financial, statistical, agency, court, and other public records; drafting data and document requests, research reports, memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings; cite-checking and proofreading legal filings; and electronically filing pleadings and other court documents. Paralegals may also attend and participate in witness interviews and prepare detailed interview reports.
• In preparation for trial, the Law Clerk may attend pre-trial meetings, organize and review exhibits and case materials for accuracy and completeness, identify deficiencies, and coordinate the collection of supplemental information as needed. During and after trial, the Law Clerk shall support the trial team with organizational and administrative tasks, including preparing summaries of testimony and depositions.
• The Law Clerk shall provide case management support utilizing various software applications, including Case View for opening, closing, and updating cases. The Law Clerk may also use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant applications to prepare documents, charts, and visual presentations for use in meetings, briefs, and trial proceedings.

Required:

• Must have a law degree.
• Must have three to five years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including both pre-trial and trial support; proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic litigation support databases (e.g., Case View, Relativity, Eclipse, or similar systems).
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of documents and discovery materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required).

Provide a variety of paralegal services to assist AUSAs, including but not limited to the following:

• Seek out, develop, and obtain information to support investigations and litigation efforts through…