Project Manager – Law Clerk I

Cherokee Federal•United States,

10d

About The Position

The Project Manager – Law Clerk I serves as the primary point of contact for contractor and Government personnel supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey. The role assigns contractor taskings, manages subordinate staff time, and performs Law Clerk I duties in support of USAO criminal and civil cases and related legal programs. The position does not represent the United States in court. The role works with Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys to identify applicable law and potential defenses, violations, or causes of action; analyze policies, programs, legal initiatives, and case information; and prepare legal work products and recommendations. It supports USAO programs and cases in areas including immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, and drugs. Duties also include monitoring law and procedures, alerting attorneys to issues, docketing matters and tracking deadlines, locating relevant information, drafting legal documents for attorney review or signature, and briefing attorneys on facts, issues, and case law. The position requires protection of confidential information and compliance with restrictions on disclosure and use of artificial intelligence systems.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation, including a Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust investigation.
Valid state driver’s license.
At least two years of professional litigation work experience.
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Experience and expertise performing the Law Clerk I services described in the posting.
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments.
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods may be required.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

License by a state bar.
Immigration litigation experience, including habeas corpus or denaturalization matters.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for contractor and Government personnel.
Assign all contractor taskings.
Manage subordinate staff time, including leave, personal days, and administrative absences, and communicate that information to the Government point of contact in assigned districts.
Work with Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys to identify applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law and possible defenses, violations, or causes of action.
Analyze policies, programs, legislative and regulatory initiatives, and case-related information.
Prepare written work products that define legal issues, analyze applicable guidance, and make recommendations.
Assist with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policies and guidelines for USAO programs, processes, and requirements.
Monitor applicable federal, state, and local law and new criminal and civil rules and procedures.
Alert Attorney Advisors to potential issues.
Support case and program work involving immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas.
Receive and docket matters; calendar and track due dates; and coordinate with Attorney Advisors and support staff to locate relevant files, data, and information.
Draft legal memoranda, briefs, responses, correspondence, and legal documents for attorney review or signature.
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles, including for complex or unprecedented assignments.
Brief attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law.
Protect confidential information and comply with restrictions on disclosure and use of artificial intelligence systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.