Law Clerk I

CTR Management Group LLC•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Clerk I provides legal research, analytical, and litigation support services to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and supervisory attorneys in support of the client under a federal government contract. The position supports both criminal and civil matters, including complex and time-sensitive litigation, habeas corpus proceedings, and immigration-related cases. Law Clerk I functions under attorney supervision and in compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and contract requirements.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain adjudication for the required background investigation
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience and expertise performing services comparable to those described in this position
Ability to make sound, independent decisions on short notice and adapt to changing priorities
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the supported USAO office

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DOJ, USAO, or other federal litigation environments
Experience with habeas corpus or immigration related matters
Familiarity with federal court filing systems and case management processes

Responsibilities

Provide direct legal support to assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys by identifying and analyzing applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law.
Research and identify potential defenses, violations, causes of action, and legal issues relevant to assigned cases.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as current criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Review, analyze, and interpret information contained in case files and timely alert AUSAs to potential legal, procedural, or factual issues.
Support litigation related to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters, including: Receiving, logging, and docketing pleadings and filings; Calendaring court ordered deadlines and statutory due dates; Coordinating with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and records; Drafting responses and legal memoranda for attorney review; Assisting with timely filing of court documents in accordance with applicable rules.
Conduct in depth legal research and analysis of statutes, legislative history, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and legal scholarship, including matters that are complex, novel, or unprecedented.
Brief AUSAs on pertinent facts, procedural posture, legal issues, and relevant case law.
Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other documents for attorney signature.
Prepare proposed orders for review and submission to judges and magistrates.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of litigation, case management, and contract objectives.