Law Clerk II (Project Manager)

Amentum•Washington, DC

25d•$47•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager position will be the main point-of-contact for contractor personnel and Government personnel. The Project Manager will perform the work related to their respective labor categories and will assign all contractor taskings. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the time of their subordinate staff (e.g., leave, personal day, administrative absence) and communicating this to the Government POC in subordinate staffs assigned district(s). Additionally, the Project Manager performs all the work set forth in the Law Clerk II positions below. Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action. Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file. Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC ?2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses; Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature. Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates. Assesses and analyzes relevant policy, program, and legislative initiative work to determine applicability and prepares written work products characterized by a sound definition of the legal issue or problem; thorough consideration of applicable guidelines and relationships with other program areas; complete appropriate analysis; and makes recommendations that effectively address the issue or problem. Assists with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policy and guidelines to support the work of the USAOs and their programs, processes, and requirements. Assesses, reviews, and analyzes various legislative and regulatory initiatives to determine impact on work of USAOs and EOUSA.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
Licensed by a state bar.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
Must have valid State driver’s license.
Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments.
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office.
Experience and expertise in performing the requisite services in the position description.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point-of-contact for contractor personnel and Government personnel.
Perform work related to respective labor categories and assign all contractor taskings.
Manage the time of subordinate staff (e.g., leave, personal day, administrative absence) and communicate this to the Government POC.
Determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify possible defenses, violations, or causes of action.
Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and stay updated on new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alert AUSAs to potential issues during reviews and while analyzing and interpreting case file data.
Oversee practice with regard to 28 USC ?2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters, including receiving and docketing, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate personnel for file location, preparing draft responses, and ensuring timely filing.
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles relevant to assigned cases.
Brief attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law.
Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney's signature.
Draft proposed orders for judges and magistrates.
Assess and analyze relevant policy, program, and legislative initiative work to determine applicability and prepare written work products.
Assist with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policy and guidelines.
Assess, review, and analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives to determine impact on work of USAOs and EOUSA.

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
Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week).
H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes.
Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.
In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.