Law Clerk I

CACI International•Washington, DC

25d

About The Position

The Law Clerk I will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). The role offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to apply legal knowledge while supporting high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. The clerk will assist with matters throughout the litigation life cycle, from discovery through trial and appeal, and support the timely development and review of administrative claims. The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.

Requirements

Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school and having completed at least one year of study.
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 claim 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 other DOJ legal support staff to facilitate claim review within statutory timeframes.
Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs to document timely development of administrative claims.
Review requests for appeals and reconsideration.
Perform ancillary duties as required, including maintaining records, returning calls from applicants, and completing other assigned administrative tasks.