Law Clerk/Attorney with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401k

FSA (Health/Dependent Care/Commuter)

PTO & holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal in Jackson, MS seeks a Law Clerk/Attorney to support a federal agency's litigation team. The role involves legal research, drafting, and administrative support across multiple attorneys. Candidates should be prepared to assist with complex matters and deadlines while staying current on evolving federal statutes and case law. The firm values collaborative problem solving and professional growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in a U.S. state.
• Proficiency in online legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports 28 U.S.C. 2255 habeas matters for USAO.
• Drafts legal documents and proposed orders for signature.
• Briefs attorneys with pertinent facts, issues and case law.
• Performs legal research and analyzes statutes, precedents, and regulations.
• Coordinates with AUSAs and staff on deadlines and filings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Administrative support

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

CourtLink

Microsoft Office

Job description

Law Clerk/Attorney Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a Law Clerk/Attorney to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in Jackson, MS. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research, legal drafting, and administrative support to multiple attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Job Description

• Oversees USAO's practice with regard to 28 USC
• 2255 (habeas corpus) matters including: receiving and docketing new motions, calendaring upcoming due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses. Also assists AUSAs with large-scale projects necessitated by new judicial precedent or federal legislation.
• Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature.
• Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
• Drafts legal documents for signature of appropriate attorney. Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.
• Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable legal standards and identified strongest arguments.
• Understands all applicable laws and keeps abreast of any new developments. Alerts AUSAs to potential issues while working on the case file.
• Other related duties within scope as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Law Degree (J.D.) Licensed by a state bar Valid United States driver's license and dependable vehicle Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of online research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink) Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients' specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past nine years we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $75,000 - $83,000 a year

AI Tools and Hiring Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.