Law Clerk/Attorney I

KACE•Macon, GA

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About The Position

KACE is seeking an experienced Law Clerk/Attorney I in support of one of our clients to perform complex legal research and writing on sophisticated legal issues and assist with all phases of 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters. The ideal candidate must be extremely well-organized and detail oriented, have excellent research and writing skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Requirements

Law Degree (Juris Doctor)
State bar license
Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink)
Demonstrated legal writing and communication skills
Resume – 2 pages maximum
A writing sample – 3 pages maximum
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle
Availability to travel when necessary
Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to review a variety of documents ranging from legal and non-legal to include motions, briefs, and legal correspondence
Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure

Responsibilities

Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters including but not limited to receiving and docketing, calendaring due dates, locating files to draft responses, submitting draft responses for review
Analyze financial records obtained by investigating agencies through internal and external databases and submit reports documenting results when requested
Attending to timely filing of responses
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases, including those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature
Brief attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law
Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney, judge and magistrate signatures
Determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify violations or causes of action
Develop an understanding of all applicable, federal, state or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal rules and procedures
Alert the client to all potential issues while conducting review and data analysis within case file
Provide legal support as described to the client; the Law Clerk/Attorney I will not be allowed to appear in court to represent the United States