Law Clerk

To be discussed; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

To be discussed Law Firm in Washington, DC seeks qualified Law Clerks to provide legal research, document preparation, and litigation support. The position runs full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include complex research, drafting motions and briefs, and assisting attorneys through all litigation phases. Candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited program, with strong research skills and the ability to work under tight

Qualifikationen

• A law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
• Familiarity with federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools, including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct complex legal research to support attorneys and trial staff.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and other legal filings.
• Support the drafting of formal decisions in connection with legal claims and administrative proceedings.
• Review documents for relevance, privilege, and other applicable legal considerations.
• Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Analyze complex factual scenarios and identify relevant legal issues.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Support case management, document review, and legal file organization.
• Perform additional legal research and litigation support duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under deadlines

Citizenship: US

Public Trust clearance eligibility

ESI / eDiscovery familiarity

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or ABA-eligible study

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Relativity

Document review systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Law Clerk – Pay rate: $35 to $40 per hour. Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Location: Washington, DC.

Position Overview

We are seeking qualified Law Clerks to provide legal research, document preparation, and litigation support in a fast-paced legal environment. The successful candidates will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager, assisting legal professionals with complex legal matters, case analysis, and the preparation of legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research to support attorneys and trial staff.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and other legal filings.
• Support the drafting of formal decisions in connection with legal claims and administrative proceedings.
• Review documents for relevance, privilege, and other applicable legal considerations.
• Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Analyze complex factual scenarios and identify relevant legal issues.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Support case management, document review, and legal file organization.
• Perform additional legal research and litigation support duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities may be performed individually or in combination, depending on the needs of the assignment.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• A law degree, current enrollment in an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools, including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Hands-on experience with computer applications, including word processing, databases, document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging tools.
• Familiarity with electronically stored information (ESI), eDiscovery procedures, and related resources.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight deadlines and significant time pressure.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government, legal, or litigation support environment.
• Experience using Relativity; candidates should highlight this experience on their resumes, if applicable.
• Previous trial experience.
• Experience with, or an interest in, informal adjudications conducted under agency-specific statutes and regulations.
• Experience managing high volumes of cases, claims, or legal documents.
• Current or active security clearance.

Legal Writing Sample Requirements

• Document type: A legal brief, memorandum, or similar substantive legal document. Form letters are not acceptable.
• Length: Maximum of 2-3 pages.
• Quality: Must be free of punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors.
• Privacy: Must not contain any personally identifiable information (PII).
• Anonymization: Replace all real or fictitious names with generic alternatives, such as John Doe, Jane Doe, ABC Company, or XYZ Company. Names must be replaced rather than redacted.

Employment Details

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Working days: Monday through Friday.
• Working hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays unless otherwise specified.
• Overtime and travel: May be required based on operational needs and with appropriate authorization.
• Duration: Assignment expected to continue through May 31, 2026, following completion of the required clearance process or issuance of a waiver.
• Extension: One potential one-year extension, through May 31, 2027.
• Career opportunity: Potential for direct placement or transfer to the employing organization after six months, subject to applicable conditions.
• Important: Employment is contingent upon meeting the applicable clearance and eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits (employee contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.