Law Clerk I

Amentum•Washington, DC

19d

About The Position

The Law Clerk I works under the direction of a supervisor or manager and follows established standard operating procedures and guidelines. The role supports the review and adjudication of RECA claims, including more complex or time-sensitive claims, and coordinates with other RECA Program legal support staff to expedite claim review within statutory timeframes. The clerk evaluates claim completeness, jurisdiction, and claimant eligibility; develops the evidence record; reviews medical and technical materials; and applies relevant laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and program criteria. The position also drafts claim-related correspondence and documents, handles reconsideration and appeal materials, implements final decisions, and performs administrative and case-file maintenance duties as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials or authorization at this work location.
A law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study, 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.
Excellent customer service and professional presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.
Experience with benefit or health claims processing and adjudication.
Familiarity with Administrative Law or programs similar to RECA.
Experience performing research across a variety of legal and non-legal platforms.

Responsibilities

Receive and review complex or time-sensitive claims for completeness and jurisdiction.
Determine claimant eligibility under applicable statutes, regulations, and program guidance; identify missing documentation and request additional evidence.
Gather medical records, exposure documentation, and other relevant materials.
Communicate with claimants, representatives, medical providers, and other agencies to obtain clarification or additional information.
Ensure the administrative record is complete.
Review medical records and reports; identify when medical or scientific consultation is needed and contact appropriate professionals.
Assess causation and compensability based on program criteria.
Apply governing laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to claim facts; research and evaluate statutory criteria, including causation, exposure thresholds, timelines, and eligibility requirements.
Interpret medical and technical evidence in conjunction with established program standards.
Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs documenting timely development of administrative claims.
Review reconsideration or appeal requests; prepare case files and memoranda for review bodies or adjudicative authorities; implement final decisions.
Maintain records, return calls from applicants, and perform other assigned administrative tasks.
Maintain organized case files and tracking systems.
Coordinate with other RECA Program legal support staff to facilitate expedient claim review within statutory timeframes.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Health and welfare payments for eligible hours, subject to applicable SCA provisions and benefit elections.
Hourly compensation is overtime-eligible.