Law Clerk I
About The Position
The Law Clerk I supports Leidos’s Litigation Support Team in Washington, DC, currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager, the role performs litigation support and administrative claims review duties for the RECA Program. The Law Clerk reviews claims for completeness, jurisdiction, and eligibility; gathers and evaluates evidence; applies relevant laws, regulations, policies, and program standards; and maintains organized case files and tracking systems. The role also drafts claim-related correspondence and documentation, coordinates claim reviews within statutory timeframes, and supports reconsideration and appeals processes. A legal writing sample is required. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos states that it ensures all provisions are satisfied. The stated pay is $38.77 per hour.
Requirements
- A law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or six years of legal training or experience as a substitute.
- 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.
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- A legal writing sample is required.
Nice To Haves
- Law degree (JD).
- Excellent legal writing skills.
- Experience working in a government and/or litigation support environment, in conjunction with the basic qualifications.
- Experience handling a large volume of cases or claims.
- Current or active clearance.
Responsibilities
- Receive and review complex or time-sensitive claims for completeness and jurisdiction.
- Determine claimants’ eligibility under applicable statutes, regulations, and program guidance.
- Identify missing documentation and request additional evidence.
- Gather medical records, exposure documentation, and other relevant materials.
- Communicate with claimants, representatives, medical providers, and other agencies to seek clarification or additional information, as appropriate.
- Ensure the administrative record is complete.
- Apply governing laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to claim facts.
- Research and evaluate statutory criteria, including causation, exposure thresholds, timelines, and eligibility requirements.
- Interpret medical and technical evidence in conjunction with established program standards.
- Review medical records and reports; identify when medical or scientific consultation is required and contact appropriate professionals to facilitate it.
- Assess causation and compensability based on program criteria.
- Maintain organized case files and tracking systems.
- Coordinate with other RECA Program legal support staff to manage timely claim review within statutory timeframes.
- Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs documenting timely development of administrative claims.
- Review requests for reconsideration or appeals.
- Prepare case files and memoranda for review bodies or adjudicative authorities.
- Implement final decisions.
- Perform ancillary duties as required, including maintaining records, returning calls from applicants, and other assigned administrative tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
