Law Clerk I
About The Position
CGS is seeking a Law Clerk to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role provides litigation support, including cite checking, document review, legal research, and related tasks. The Law Clerk works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager and assists attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. CGS describes its work as combining technology and skilled personnel to address government challenges. The company states that it supports employee growth through learning opportunities and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctor (JD), current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
- Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.
- Extensive experience with cite checking and the Bluebook.
- Experience performing complex legal research.
- Hands-on familiarity with computer applications, including word processing, databases such as document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging.
- Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a government and/or litigation support environment.
- Experience with Relativity; applicants should reference it in their resume.
- Publication of legal writings.
- Participation in Law Review.
- Current or active clearance.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Review and conduct research for Release of Information (ROI).
- Review new cases and research pertinent laws.
- Edit previously submitted final decisions and write or research legal opinions on new cases.
- Edit and review cases for issuance.
- Respond to citizen letters.
- Review amicus briefs.
- Brief attorneys on legal issues, theories, and draft statements of facts.
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
- Perform cite checking using online legal research tools, including Westlaw and Lexis, and the Bluebook.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Paid time off
- Observance of state and federal holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
