Law Clerk I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A legal services firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Law Clerk to assist in legal research and document preparation. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and a thorough understanding of legal research tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in a government or litigation support environment, strong research skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal training.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Ability to deliver quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents.
• Cite check via online legal research tools.

Skills

Legal research

Cite checking

Knowledge of federal and state court systems

Computer applications

Litigation support experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Law Clerk

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level

Department: Legal

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Reviews and conducts research for Release of Information (ROI)
• Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws
• Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest cases
• Edits and reviews cases for issuance
• Responds to citizen letters
• Reviews AMICUS briefs
• Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statement of facts
• Assists attorneys with all phases of litigation
• Cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and Blue Book

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study; an equivalent level of legal training or experience may be substituted
• Requires 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
• 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
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
• Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment (preferred)
• 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 (preferred)

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

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.