Law Clerk I
About the role
Job Title: Law Clerk I
Job Category: Service Contract Act
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
The Opportunity
Responsibilities
As a Law Clerk, you will work as a part of a high-performing team where you will be able to hone your analytical and research skills by engaging in intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents and to conduct legal and factual research to build case. In addition:
- You will gain invaluable experience utilizing electronic discovery tools and work in databases such as Relativity, conducting searches and identifying factually relevant and privileged data to support assigned investigations.
- Perform complex legal research for the trial staff.
- Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Requires Law 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.
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- 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.
- Requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
- Experience with cite checking/Bluebooking
- DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).
Desired:
- eDiscovery certifications
- Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
- Prior document review experience, using Relativity
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
An environment of trust.
A focus on continuous growth.
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