Law Clerk I

CACI • VA

97d • $38

About The Position

The Law Clerk I position is a great opportunity for an attorney to gain practical, hands-on experience applying your knowledge to assist with high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This opportunity with the Office of International Affairs will enhance your knowledge and understanding of criminal investigations and prosecutions worldwide, working with domestic partners and foreign counterparts to facilitate the cooperation necessary to enforce the law, advance public safety, and achieve justice. CACI is also committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

Requirements

• Requires a law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government.

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of a high-performing team to hone analytical and research skills by engaging in intensive document reviews.
• Analyze and provide legal analysis to ensure compliance with relevant treaties and United States law for extradition and mutual legal assistance requests.
• Analyze documents received from foreign governments in criminal matters.
• Assist with inquiries from client agencies, including U.S. and foreign law enforcement officials.
• Communicate informally with U.S. Embassy personnel on case-related matters.
• Track deadlines and assist with prioritization of mutual legal assistance and extradition requests.
• Work directly with the field to prepare extradition and mutual legal assistance requests.
• Prepare written instructions for the office executing the requests for attorney review.
• Research, draft, and direct the preparation of correspondence, complaints, pleadings, briefs, and legal filings as assigned.
• Open and close cases in the OIA electronic case tracking system and record pertinent details in OIA databases.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Time off benefits
• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees