Law Clerk II - USAO

CACI International

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About The Position

CACI is looking for talented Law Clerk II professionals to support the Executive Office for United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Minnesota (USAO-MN) to assist the District's Civil or Criminal Division with litigative matters. The Law Clerk II positions will provide direct litigation and in court support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). CACI is 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!
Responsibilities include performing a broad range of complex paralegal duties requiring a thorough working knowledge of the legal system, legal research methodologies, and relevant sources of information. The Law Clerk shall provide comprehensive litigation support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) throughout all phases of litigation. Law Clerk's will work closely with assigned AUSAs during the progression of cases, providing both substantive and administrative support. This includes organizing and managing documents and data gathered during investigations and litigation, maintaining proper chain of custody for all collected information, and ensuring the integrity and accessibility of case materials. Law Clerk's may assist attorneys in evaluating complaints and referrals involving potential unlawful conduct, conducting research related to investigative targets and unlawful schemes, and preparing summaries of relevant legal authorities. Additional duties may include reviewing, annotating, and summarizing transcripts and other factual materials; obtaining financial, statistical, agency, court, and other public records; drafting data and document requests, research reports, memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings; cite-checking and proofreading legal filings; and electronically filing pleadings and other court documents. Paralegals may also attend and participate in witness interviews and prepare detailed interview reports. In preparation for trial, the Law Clerk may attend pre-trial meetings, organize and review exhibits and case materials for accuracy and completeness, identify deficiencies, and coordinate the collection of supplemental information as needed. During and after trial, the Law Clerk shall support the trial team with organizational and administrative tasks, including preparing summaries of testimony and depositions. The Law Clerk shall provide case management support utilizing various software applications, including CaseView for opening, closing, and updating cases. The Law Clerk may also use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant applications to prepare documents, charts, and visual presentations for use in meetings, briefs, and trial proceedings.

Requirements

• Must have a law degree.
• Must have three to five years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including both pre-trial and trial support; proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic litigation support databases (e.g., CaseView, Relativity, Eclipse, or similar systems);
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of documents and discovery materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of paralegal services to assist AUSAs, including but not limited to the following:
• Seek out, develop, and obtain information to support investigations and litigation efforts through contact and correspondence with law enforcement personnel, officials from other governmental agencies, witnesses, and counsel.
• Utilize automated legal research tools, public information databases, and other electronic resources to conduct research on case- or program-specific legal matters and to support proceedings, including electronic discovery activities.
• Review incoming materials and independently determine appropriate processing and routing.
• Obtain financial and statistical information for an analysis and evaluation of complaints and referrals regarding potential unlawful conduct.
• Request, obtain, and review agency records, court records, and other public documents relevant to assigned cases.
• Secure required information from appropriate agencies and prepare draft legal documents for review and submission by the assigned AUSA.
• Read, annotate, and summarize documents, files, records, transcripts, and other materials contained within case files.
• Identify potential witnesses; conduct or attend witness interviews; and prepare written reports memorializing interviews.
• Prepare responsive documents and correspondence with limited instruction from the AUSA.
• Verify citations and legal authorities contained in legal documents using original and electronic resources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with source material.
• Scan, organize, and process materials gathered during investigations and discovery in coordination with the AUSA, and assist with providing discovery materials to opposing counsel in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain case files and reference materials. Search legal reference files as needed; separate, screen, assemble, and organize records for disposition or transfer to records repositories in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Docket all assigned cases in the office’s case management system (CaseView) and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Review documents within litigation support databases, including but not limited to Relativity and Eclipse.
• Produce a variety of written documents and materials using office software applications, ensuring proper formatting and accuracy in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
• Maintain calendars for assigned active cases, track filing and hearing deadlines, develop and manage suspense systems, and notify AUSAs of pending dates and deadlines. Maintain AUSA calendars and provide reminders of commitments and court appearances.
• Contractor shall support and assist attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references, and screening documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees