Law Clerk II

Amentum•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and to identify 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 attorneys 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.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must have a law degree.
Must have at least two to three years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
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 a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

Performing complex legal research
Preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
Determining applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifying possible defenses, violations or causes of action.
Developing an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeping abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alerting AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.
Overseeing 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.
Analyzing 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.
Briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
Drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature.
Drafting proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.