Law Clerk I

CACI International • Washington, DC

20d

About The Position

The Law Clerk I supports Department of Justice investigations and litigation, gaining practical experience across the litigation life cycle from discovery through trial and appeal. Working as part of a high-performing team, the clerk conducts intensive document reviews, legal and factual research, and assists attorneys and trial staff with investigations and litigation. The role uses electronic discovery tools and databases, including Relativity, to search documents and identify relevant and privileged information. The position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA), requires DOJ MBI clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship, and involves up to 10% local travel. The minimum required hourly wage is $38.77. CACI describes a culture of integrity and trust, flexible time off, learning resources, and opportunities for continuous growth. It also offers comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family support, continuing education, and time off.

Requirements

• A law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Experience with cite checking and Bluebooking.
• Must be able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• eDiscovery certifications.
• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government.
• Prior document review experience using Relativity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents.
• Perform legal and factual research to support investigations and build cases.
• Use electronic discovery tools and databases such as Relativity to conduct searches and identify factually relevant and privileged data.
• Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources.
• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.
• Comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family support, continuing education, and time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level