Law Clerk

Saicon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon in Washington, DC is seeking a paralegal to support trial teams with in-depth legal research and document management. The role requires sound knowledge of federal and state court systems, thorough research using LEXIS and Westlaw, and hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and eDiscovery tools.

The candidate will review pleadings, draft filings, and assist attorneys across all phases of litigation, handling the general support needs to process

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with software: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging.
• Familiarity with Client tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research for the trial staff and support litigation efforts.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents and review documents for relevance and privilege; support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Review pleadings, draft pleadings, and handle general support for thousands of cases monthly.

Skills

Legal research

Court systems knowledge

Lexis/Westlaw

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

eDiscovery tools

Tools

Document review systems

Imaging

Job description

• 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.

Job Description

• 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.

Candidates must also possess the following ability/experience

• Ability to review pleadings, draft pleadings, and handle the general support needs client has to process and litigate the thousands of cases each month.

Day to Day Responsibilities/Duties

• 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.