Federal Law Clerk: Prosecution & Appellate Practice

United States Attorneys' Offices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Telework

Life insurance

Health benefits

Federal retirement

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Columbia seeks a law clerk to join a team handling cases from the Superior Court Division to the U.S. Court of Appeals. The role focuses on legal research, writing, and case preparation in a fast-paced federal environment.

Qualified candidates must have earned a JD from an ABA-accredited school within the last year, be in the top third of their class with GPA 3.0 or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. Bar admission is not required at appointment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a law degree from an ABA-accredited school within the previous year.
• JD must be earned before the closing date; top 1/3 of class or GPA 3.0+ required.
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive legal research using Westlaw and Lexis, and draft motions, orders, and memoranda.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and witness interviews.
• Review complaints, petitions, and pleadings; monitor changes in federal law and precedent.
• Manage case files, handle exhibit preparation, and maintain legal libraries; liaise between chambers and counsel.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training progresses.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Case Analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Columbia seeks a law clerk to join a team handling cases from the Superior Court Division to the U.S. Court of Appeals. The role focuses on legal research, writing, and case preparation in a fast-paced federal environment.

Qualified candidates must have earned a JD from an ABA-accredited school within the last year, be in the top third of their class with GPA 3.0 or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. Bar admission is not required at appointment.