Law Clerk I

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Litigation Support Team in Washington, DC, assisting with intake, evidence development, and regulatory analysis for Department of Justice claims.

The role involves reviewing claims, coordinating with claimants and providers, and drafting case documents while applying federal laws and program standards. A law degree or active law student status is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or six 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Intake and review of claims and determines claimants’ eligibility under applicable statutes and program guidance.
• Gathers medical records, exposure documentation, and other materials; coordinates with claimants and providers.
• Appplies governing laws, regulations, and precedents to facts of the claim; evaluates causation and eligibility.
• Reviews medical records; facilitates medical or scientific consultations and assesses causation and compensability.
• Maintains organized case files and tracking systems; drafts letters, memoranda, decisions, and case logs.
• Reviews requests for reconsideration or appeals and prepares files for adjudicative review.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

eDiscovery

Lexis/Westlaw

Education

Law degree or law school study

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Imaging

ESI 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.

Please note: a legal writing sample will be required

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.
• 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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Original Posting

October 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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, visit 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.

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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.