Law Clerk

ARK Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal services provider is seeking a skilled individual for a litigation support role in Washington, DC. The position requires a JD or equivalent legal training, with a focus on extensive legal writing and research. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw are essential. The candidate must be able to work onsite five days a week. Previous experience in litigation support projects is preferred, emphasizing communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of experience in litigation support projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal research and assist in preparing legal documents.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Skills

Legal research skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

JD or equivalent legal training

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document review systems

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location: - Washington, DC 20005 (Onsite)

Project Description:

Litigation support for the client. Positions will entail significant writing and possibly legal research, as well as the potential to adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount. Must be able to work 5 days a week, on-site, at a DC-based client site.

Education:

*JD required* Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required Skills:

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 a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Extensive legal writing (for example, in the form of legal memoranda, briefs, related correspondence), ability to perform legal research, high level of attention to detail as it pertains to legal writing.

Preferred Skills:

Claims assessment and analysis. The Law Clerks are going to be asked to do significant writing, and to potentially adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount.

Location: - Washington, DC 20005 (Onsite)

Project Description:

Litigation support for the client. Positions will entail significant writing and possibly legal research, as well as the potential to adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount. Must be able to work 5 days a week, on-site, at a DC-based client site.

Education:

**JD required** and requires law degree (from ABA accredited law school).

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects.

Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff.

Required Skills:

Must have at least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.

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 a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Extensive legal writing (for example, in the form of legal memoranda, briefs, related correspondence), ability to perform legal research, high level of attention to detail as it pertains to legal writing.

Preferred Skills:

Claims assessment and analysis.

The Law Clerks are going to be asked to do significant writing, and to potentially adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount.