Law Clerk – Entry Level Legal Position

CACI International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Entry Level Law Clerk to assist with high-profile cases investigated by the Department of Justice. This role offers practical experience in litigation, enhancing skills in document reviews and legal research. The ideal candidate is a recent law school graduate or currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited program, eager to grow in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Law degree or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; familiarity with legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing electronic discovery tools and databases such as Relativity for searches.
• Assisting in preparing legal documents like motions, briefs, and memoranda.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Communication

Education

Law degree or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Law Clerk – Entry Level Legal Position

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Law Clerk position is a great opportunity for recent law school graduates seeking to gain practical, hands-on experience applying your knowledge to assist with high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This role will enhance your understanding of the litigation process from discovery through trial and appeal. CACI also supports career growth in eDiscovery, offering tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications. If interested, please apply to learn more!

More About the Role:

As a Law Clerk, you will work as part of a high-performing team, honing your analytical and research skills through intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents and conduct legal and factual research. Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing electronic discovery tools and databases such as Relativity to conduct searches and identify relevant and privileged data.
• Performing complex legal research for trial staff.
• Assisting in preparing legal documents like motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege, supporting attorneys throughout litigation phases.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Law degree or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
• Knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; familiarity with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Experience with eDiscovery applications and procedures.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• eDiscovery certifications
• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
• Document review experience using Relativity

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognition as a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
• A mission-driven culture aligned with national priorities.

Company Overview:

At CACI, you will make an immediate impact by supporting national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Civilian clients. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

About the company

CACI provides information solutions supporting national security and government transformation. We are part of the Fortune 1000 and Russell 2000 indices.

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