Federal Litigation Support Law Clerk I

CGS Federal

Fairfax (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal seeks a Law Clerk to support the legal mission of a large federal agency in Fairfax, VA. You will perform litigation support tasks such as legal research, cite checking, and drafting documents under supervision.

The role requires a JD or current ABA‑accredited law student with knowledge of federal and state courts, and proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis. It offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

JD or current ABA-accredited law student with at least one year of study or equivalent.
Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems and research procedures.
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Extensive experience with cite checking and Bluebook formatting.
Experience performing complex legal research.
Hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
Assist in preparing draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
Cite check via Westlaw and Lexis and Bluebook.
Review ROI and AMICUS briefs; brief attorneys on legal issues and facts.
Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation.