Civil Litigation Law Clerk

KMRG, LLC•Phoenix, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Law Clerk to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona (USAO-AZ) in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with legal support that helps advance civil litigation, habeas corpus, and immigration habeas matters. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience
Experience performing legal research, case analysis, drafting, docketing, calendaring, and litigation support services
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to successfully complete a Tier II Civil background investigation

Responsibilities

Work with assigned AUSAs and supervisory attorneys to review applicable laws, regulations, defenses, violations, and causes of action
Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws, including criminal and civil rules and procedures
Review case files, analyze case-related information, and alert attorneys to potential legal or procedural issues
Support 28 U.S.C. § 2255 habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters through docketing, calendaring, file coordination, drafting, and timely filing support
Coordinate with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and materials needed to prepare legal responses
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and law review articles related to assigned cases
Support complex or unusual matters by briefing attorneys on relevant facts, legal issues, and case law
Draft correspondence, legal documents, and proposed responses for attorney review and signature
Prepare proposed orders for review and signature by judges and magistrates
Maintain awareness of new criminal and civil rules and procedures that may affect assigned matters