Law Clerk I

Contact Government Services • Baltimore, MD

6d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Contact Government Services (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 supports attorneys through all phases of litigation. CGS describes its work as helping solve government problems through technology and collaboration, and says it supports employee growth through learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, equivalent legal training or experience, or an equivalent level of 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 is preferred.
• Experience with Relativity is strongly preferred and should be referenced in the resume.
• Publication of legal writings is highly preferred.
• Participation in Law Review is highly preferred.
• Current or active clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
• Assist with preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
• Review and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information).
• 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

What This Job Offers

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