Law Clerk I

Cherokee Federal•United States,

2h•Remote

About The Position

The Law Clerk I provides legal and programmatic support to assigned Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys for the USAO, District of New Jersey. The role supports criminal and civil matters through legal research, analysis, case tracking, and drafting written work products. The Law Clerk I does not appear in court to represent the United States. The position reviews applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law; assesses policy and legislative initiatives; analyzes relevant data and legal authorities; and drafts memoranda, briefs, correspondence, legal documents, and recommendations for attorney review or signature. It also supports USAO program policies and processes, tracks matters and deadlines, and keeps attorneys informed of pertinent facts, issues, and case law. Work may involve immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas. The position requires a Juris Doctor, at least two years of professional litigation work experience, U.S. citizenship, a valid state driver’s license, and the ability to obtain adjudication for the required Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust background investigation. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. The role involves prolonged sitting and computer work, with occasional standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation, including the Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust investigation required.
Valid state driver’s license.
At least two years of professional litigation work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Experience and expertise performing the Law Clerk I services described in the posting.
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments.
Ability to meet Cherokee Federal’s pre-employment qualifications.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

License by a state bar.
Immigration litigation experience, including habeas corpus or denaturalization matters.

Responsibilities

Work with assigned Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law and identify possible defenses, violations, or causes of action.
Assess policy, program, and legislative initiatives for applicability.
Prepare written work products defining legal issues, analyzing applicable guidance and related program areas, and making recommendations.
Assist with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policies and guidelines for USAO programs, processes, and requirements.
Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives for their impact on USAO and EOUSA work.
Keep abreast of applicable federal, state, and local law and new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alert Attorney Advisors to potential issues identified during reviews and analysis.
Support work involving immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas.
Receive and docket matters; calendar and track due dates; and contact Attorney Advisors or support staff to locate relevant files, data, and case or program information.
Assess and analyze relevant data.
Draft legal memoranda, briefs, written work products, and other responses for Attorney Advisor review.
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles, including for complex or unprecedented assignments.
Brief attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law.
Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney signature.
Protect confidential information and comply with the SOW’s restrictions on disclosure and use of artificial intelligence systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Professional development, training, and certification support.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.