Law Clerk I

CACI • Washington, DC

13d

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). This role offers recent law school graduates practical experience supporting high-profile cases and developing an understanding of the litigation life cycle, including investigations from discovery through trial and appeal. The position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards and is contingent on funding; it may not be filled immediately. Applicants may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Must be able to obtain DOJ MBI clearance; 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 timely 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 other assigned administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.
• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources.
• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level