Law Clerk I

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Clerk I position at Leidos supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC, performing intake, evidence development, legal analysis, and case documentation under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing claims, gathering and organizing records, applying statutes and program criteria, and drafting letters and memoranda; candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited school and be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or equivalent.
• 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 word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Role also requires familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality work under pressure; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Review of Claims
• Gathers medical records, exposure documentation, and other relevant materials
• Communicates with claimants, representatives, medical providers, and other agencies to seek clarification
• Ensures the administrative record is complete
• Applies governing laws, regulations, and program criteria to the facts of the claim
• Reviews medical records and reports to assess causation and compensability
• Maintains organized case files and tracking systems
• Drafts letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs
• Reviews requests for reconsideration or appeals; prepares case files for review bodies
• Performs ancillary duties including maintenance of records and other administrative tasks

Skills

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

LEXIS/Westlaw

Computer literacy

Education

Law degree

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Description

The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC has an opening for a Law Clerk to perform litigation support duties via said role.

The Law Clerk I works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager and performs the following functions:

• Intake and Review of Claims
• Receives and reviews more complex or time-sensitive claims for completeness and jurisdiction;
• Determines claimants’ eligibility under applicable statutes, regulations, and program guidance; and
• Identifies missing documentation and requests additional evidence.
• Evidence Development
• Gathers medical records, exposure documentation, and other relevant materials;
• Communicates with claimants, representatives, medical providers, and other agencies, as appropriate, to seek clarification and/or additional information;
• Ensures the administrative record is complete.
• Legal and Regulatory Analysis
• Applies governing laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to the facts of the claim;
• Researches and evaluates statutory criteria such as causation, exposure thresholds, timelines, and eligibility requirements; and
• Interprets medical and technical evidence in conjunction with established program standards.
• Medical and Technical Evaluation
• Reviews medical records and reports;
• Identifies when medical or scientific consultation is required and contacts appropriate professionals to facilitate it; and
• Assess causation and compensability based on program criteria.
• Maintains organized case files and tracking systems.
• Coordinates with other RECA Program legal support staff to manage expedient claim review within statutory timeframes.
• Drafts letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs to document timely development of administrative claims.
• Appeals and Reconsideration
• Reviews requests for reconsideration or appeals;
• Prepares case files and memoranda for review bodies or adjudicative authorities; and
• Implements final decisions.
• Performs ancillary duties, as required, including maintenance of records, returning calls from applicants, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Legal Writing Sample Requirement

Basic Qualifications

- Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one (1) year of study or, six (6) years 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.

- 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 ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

-Law Degree (JD)

- Excellent legal writing skills

- Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, preferred.

- Experience handling large volume of cases or claims, strongly preferred.

- Current or active clearance.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos ensures that all provisions are satisfied. The pay for this position will be $38.77/hr.

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Pay Range

Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.