Law Clerk I

Cgsfederal; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off & holidays

Job summary

CGS is seeking a Law Clerk I to support the legal mission of a large federal agency. The role involves litigation support tasks such as cite checking, document review, and comprehensive legal research.

The position requires a JD or active law student status, solid knowledge of federal/state court systems, and proficiency with Lexis/Westlaw. Expect a fast-paced environment in a government setting with room for growth.

Qualifications

• JD or current ABA‑accredited law school student with at least one year completed.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Extensive experience with LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Extensive experience with cite checking and Blue Book.
• Experience performing complex legal research.
• Hands‑on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Perform complex legal research for the trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information).
• Review new cases and conduct research on pertinent laws.
• Edit previously submitted final decisions and write/research legal opinions on new cases.
• Edit and review cases for issuance.
• Respond to citizen letters.
• Review Amicus briefs.
• Brief attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statement of facts.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
• Perform cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and Blue Book.

Skills

Legal research

Cite checking

Work under pressure

Legal writing

Education

J.D. or enrolled ABA-accredited law student

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Law Clerk I

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level

Department: Legal

Overview

CGS is seeking a Law Clerk to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks such as cite checking, document review, legal research, and numerous other relevant tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Perform complex legal research for the trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information).
• Review new cases and conduct research on pertinent laws.
• Edit previously submitted final decisions and write/research legal opinions on new cases.
• Edit and review cases for issuance.
• Respond to citizen letters.
• Review Amicus briefs.
• Brief attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statement of facts.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
• Perform cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and Blue Book.

Qualifications

• Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Extensive experience with cite checking and Blue Book.
• Experience performing complex legal research.
• Hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Ideal Experience

• Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment.
• Experience with Relativity, strongly preferred and should be referenced within resume.
• Publication of legal writings highly preferred.
• Participation in Law Review highly preferred.
• Current or active clearance.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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.