Law Clerk I
About The Position
The Law Clerk I position offers recent law school graduates the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. The role provides exposure to the litigation life cycle, assisting with investigations from discovery through trial and appeal. The Law Clerk works as part of a high-performing team and performs intensive document review, legal and factual research, and litigation support. The position also provides opportunities to develop eDiscovery skills using tools and databases such as Relativity. CACI offers tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.
Requirements
- A law degree; 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.
- 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 ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
- Experience with cite checking and Bluebooking.
- DOJ MBI must be obtainable; U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- eDiscovery certifications.
- Prior experience supporting the Federal Government.
- Prior document review experience using Relativity.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents.
- Conduct legal and factual research to support assigned cases and investigations.
- Use electronic discovery tools and databases such as Relativity to conduct searches and identify factually relevant and privileged data.
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege.
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.
- Flexible time off benefit.
- Learning resources.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Wellness benefits.
- Financial benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Family support benefits.
- Continuing education benefits.
- Time off benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
