Law Clerk I - DOJ eDiscovery & Litigation Exposure

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Washington, DC is seeking a Law Clerk I to support a DOJ Radiation Exposure Compensation Program. Recent law graduates will gain hands-on experience throughout discovery, trial, and appeal while collaborating with the DOJ legal team.

The role emphasizes legal research, evidence development, and drafting memoranda, with exposure to eDiscovery tools and federal case procedures. DOJ MBI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Lexis/Westlaw

Written communication

Oral communication

eDiscovery tools

Computer skills

Education

Law degree / 1L+

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Document review systems

Job description

CACI International Inc in Washington, DC is seeking a Law Clerk I to support a DOJ Radiation Exposure Compensation Program. Recent law graduates will gain hands-on experience throughout discovery, trial, and appeal while collaborating with the DOJ legal team.

The role emphasizes legal research, evidence development, and drafting memoranda, with exposure to eDiscovery tools and federal case procedures. DOJ MBI clearance is required.