Legal Clerk (DHHS)
About The Position
BlackFish is hiring Legal Clerks to join a dedicated team supporting a federal appellate program in Washington, DC. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in legal administration, case management, or federal regulatory work who want to build a career in the government contracting space while doing work that genuinely matters. As a Legal Clerk, you'll be the operational backbone of a high-volume legal docket - ensuring cases are properly tracked, correspondence is timely, and the administrative machinery of a federal appellate process runs without friction. Attention to detail, reliability, and a respect for process are the hallmarks of success in this role. This position is in support of a contract for which we are bidding. Any offer of employment will be contingent on contract award.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree (any field), OR One (1) year of specialized experience applying laws and regulations to facts presented in a legal, regulatory, or administrative adjudicatory context
- Proficient in Microsoft Word - document creation, formatting, templates, and mail merge
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel - data entry, basic formulas, and report generation
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDF review, annotation, and basic editing
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and navigate multiple software platforms simultaneously
- Must be eligible for and obtain a federal PIV credential (Tier 1 / NACI background investigation)
- Must be U.S. citizens
Nice To Haves
- Prior work in a legal office, law firm, federal agency, court clerk's office, or administrative tribunal setting
- Experience with electronic case management, court e-filing, or docketing systems
- Familiarity with federal appellate, Medicare, Medicaid, or administrative law processes
- Strong written communication skills; experience drafting formal correspondence or legal forms
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of tasks under deadline pressure without sacrificing accuracy
- Existing federal PIV badge or prior Tier 1 / NACI investigation - significantly accelerates onboarding
- Prior clearance a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Review incoming appeals and prepare acknowledgment orders in accordance with federal appellate procedures and prescribed templates
- Enter new appeals into the Electronic Case Tracking System and e-Filing system; maintain and update case records with current status, documentation, and location information
- Create and maintain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) case files, ensuring completeness and proper organization throughout the case lifecycle
- Coordinate with court reporters for hearings; manage intake and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence including 'Ready-to-Go' decisions
- Perform routine administrative filing - physical and electronic - in compliance with records management protocols
- Prepare weekly administrative reports summarizing case activity, processing status, and workload metrics
- Apply laws and regulations to the facts of individual cases at a clerical level to ensure proper routing, categorization, and processing
- Handle Privacy Act-protected records with strict confidentiality and in compliance with applicable federal regulations
- Support other legal administrative tasks as assigned by the federal Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and paid leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
