Law Clerk I

CACI International•Washington, DC

25d

About The Position

The Law Clerk I will collaborate with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA), assisting with high-profile cases under investigation and litigation. The role offers recent law school graduates practical experience applying legal knowledge and exposure to the litigation life cycle, from discovery through trial and appeal. The position also offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.

Requirements

Law degree, or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
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 eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
DOJ MBI must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the Federal Government.
Prior administrative claims experience.

Responsibilities

Intake and review claims, including evaluating medical and technical information and performing legal and regulatory analysis.
Develop evidence.
Maintain and organize case files and tracking systems.
Coordinate with DOJ legal support staff to manage timely claim review within statutory timeframes.
Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs documenting the timely development of administrative claims.
Review requests for appeals and reconsideration.
Perform ancillary duties, including maintaining records, returning applicant calls, and other assigned administrative tasks.