Law Clerk I

Amentum•Washington, DC

About The Position

Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action. Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file. Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC ?2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses. Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature. Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Licensed by a state bar.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
Must have valid State driver’s license.
Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience.
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.
Experience and expertise in performing the requisite services in the position description above.

Responsibilities

Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action.
Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.
Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC ?2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses.
Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature.
Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature.
Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.