Law Clerk I

CACI • Washington, DC

24d

About The Position

The Law Clerk I will collaborate with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (RECA). The role offers recent law school graduates practical experience supporting high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice, including assistance with investigations from discovery through trial and appeal. The position involves reviewing and developing administrative claims, organizing case materials, and supporting timely claim review. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.

Requirements

• Law degree, or current enrollment in 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 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 DOJ legal support staff to facilitate timely claim review within statutory timeframes.
• Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs documenting 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

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

What This Job Offers

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