Law Clerk I

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Department of Justice in RECA investigations and litigation. The role offers hands-on experience with discovery through trial and appeal, and includes tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.

Responsibilities include intake/review of claims, evidence development, and maintaining case files. Candidates should have a law degree or be a current ABA‑accredited law student with strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree or current ABA‑accredited law school student with at least one year of study.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures/resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient with Lexis and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Intake and review of claims, evaluate medical/technical information and perform regulatory analysis.
• Develop evidence and maintain case files/tracking systems.
• Coordinate with DOJ staff to manage claim review within statutory timeframes.

Skills

Legal research

Written & oral communication

Federal/state court systems

Lexis/Westlaw

Education

Law degree or current ABA‑accredited law school student

Tools

Word processing

Databases (document review, file management)

Spreadsheets

Imaging

eDiscovery tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Law Clerk position is a great opportunity for recent law school graduates seeking to gain practical, hands‑on experience applying your knowledge to assist with high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Department of Justice legal team assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program (“RECA”). This opportunity will also enhance your knowledge and understanding of the litigation life cycle as you assist with investigations from discovery through trial and appeal.

CACI is also committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Intake and review of claims, to include evaluating medical and technical information, performing legal and regulatory analysis of claims
• Evidence development
• Maintain/organize case files and tracking systems
• Coordinate with other DOJ legal support staff to manage expedient claim review within statutory timeframes
• Draft letters, memoranda, decisions, and case development logs to document timely development of administrative claims
• Review request for appeals and reconsideration
• Perform ancillary duties, as required, including maintenance of records, returning calls from applicants, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Law degree, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
• 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 eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
• Prior Administrative claim experience

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI’s government contract for the work location. Minimum Required Hourly Wage:
$38.77
There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior workexperience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACIthat allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits andlearning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to supportand protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.