Entry-Level Law Clerk I — Litigation Support & Claims

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Clerk I position at Leidos supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC, performing intake, evidence development, legal analysis, and case documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing claims, gathering and organizing records, applying statutes and program criteria, and drafting letters and memoranda; candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited school and be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must have hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Role also requires familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality work under pressure; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Review of Claims
• Gathers medical records, exposure documentation, and other relevant materials
• Communicates with claimants, representatives, medical providers, and other agencies to seek clarification
• Ensures the administrative record is complete
• Applies governing laws, regulations, and program criteria to the facts of the claim
• Reviews medical records and reports to assess causation and compensability
• Maintains organized case files and tracking systems
• Drafts letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs
• Reviews requests for reconsideration or appeals; prepares case files for review bodies
• Performs ancillary duties including maintenance of records and other administrative tasks

Skills

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

LEXIS/Westlaw

Computer literacy

Education

Law degree

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

eDiscovery tools

Job description

The Law Clerk I position at Leidos supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC, performing intake, evidence development, legal analysis, and case documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing claims, gathering and organizing records, applying statutes and program criteria, and drafting letters and memoranda; candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited school and be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.