Law Clerk I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled attorney-advisor to support the RECA program, handling intake, evidence development, and legal analysis for complex claims.

The role involves evaluating eligibility, coordinating with claimants and providers, and drafting decisions and case development logs. Strong research and writing skills, plus familiarity with Lexis/Westlaw, are essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain MRPT facility credentials; US citizenship required.
• Requires law degree or ABA-accredited law school student with ≥1 year of study.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and knowledge of Lexis and Westlaw.
• Proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging software.
• Excellent customer service and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Review of Claims: review complex or time-sensitive claims for completeness and jurisdiction.
• Evidence Development: gather records and seek clarification from claimants and providers.
• Medical and Technical Evaluation: review medical records and assess causation per program criteria.
• Legal and Regulatory Analysis: apply laws and process criteria; draft decisions and case logs.
• Appeals and Reconsideration: evaluate requests and prepare files for review bodies.
• Performs ancillary duties: maintain records and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Legal research

Lexis/Westlaw

Computer literacy

Customer service

Education

Law degree

ABA-accredited law school student

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Imaging

Job description

Works under the direction of a supervisor or manager and follows established standard operating procedures and guidelines.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

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.

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
• Assesses causation and compensability based on program criteria.

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.
• 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.

• Maintains organized case files and tracking systems.
• Coordinates with other RECA Program legal support staff to manage expedient claim review within statutory timeframes.

Required

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education 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.
• Excellent customer service and professional presentation skills required.

Preferred

• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Experience with benefit/health claims processing and adjudication.
• Familiarity with Administrative Law or similar programs to RECA.
• Experience performing research across a variety of platforms, both legal and non-legal.

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

$38.77

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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