Law Clerk II

Leidos•Washington DC, DC

6d•$43 - $47

About The Position

Leidos is looking to hire a Law Clerk II to support US Attorneys’ Offices nationwide. Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to: Works with the assigned Attorney Advisors and/or supervisory attorneys and determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action. 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. Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts Attorney Advisors to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data as it relates to relevant programs and/or casework. Oversees practice with regard to immigration, civil, and criminal, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas, which includes, but not limited to: receiving and docketing, calendaring and tracking due dates, contacting appropriate Attorney Advisor/Support Staff regarding locating relevant files, data, and other case and/or program-related information; assessing and analyzing relevant data, preparing written work products, legal memoranda, briefs, or other draft responses for review by appropriate Attorney Advisor. Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assignments, cases, and tasks to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports Attorney Advisor by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature.

Requirements

Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
Must have 2+ years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Specific immigration (Habeus Corpus, Denaturalization) litigation work experience is beneficial.
License by a state bar.
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of EOUSA or a USAO office.
Current or active clearance.

Responsibilities

Determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action.
Assesses and analyzes relevant policy, program, and legislative initiative work to determine applicability and prepares written work products.
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.
Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alerts Attorney Advisors to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data as it relates to relevant programs and/or casework.
Oversees practice with regard to immigration, civil, and criminal, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas.
Receives and dockets, calendars and tracks due dates, contacts appropriate Attorney Advisor/Support Staff regarding locating relevant files, data, and other case and/or program-related information.
Assesses and analyzes relevant data, prepares written work products, legal memoranda, briefs, or other draft responses for review by appropriate Attorney Advisor.
Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assignments, cases, and tasks.
Supports Attorney Advisor by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature.