Law Clerk II

Contact Government Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal agency contractor is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to assist with litigation processes, specifically related to high-profile cases. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. degree, be an active Bar member, and have experience in civil litigation. In this full-time role, you'll review documents, assist with trial preparation, and manage litigation tasks in a supportive environment. Competitive salary of $80,000 - $85,000 annually offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree or equivalent legal training.
• Must have at least two years of litigation support experience.
• Requires sound knowledge of federal and state court systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation for high-profile cases.
• Conduct database searches for relevant documents and information.
• Draft and manage litigation review materials.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of legal research tools

Familiarity with ESI tools

Education

J.D. Degree

Active member of the Bar

Currently attending an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document review and file management systems

Job description

Overview

Law Clerk II

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Legal Services

CGS is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to provide assistance in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. This is a high-profile office involved in many high priority cases where your work will be fulfilling, and will make an immediate impact in support of the mission of this federal agency.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation regarded opioid cases, and other high-profile cases litigated by this office.
• Assist with trial prep, litigation tasks, and all other tasks as assigned by attorneys.
• Reviews and analyzes documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate information & evidence relevant to investigative actions.
• Uses electronic databases to perform litigation support tasks, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents, files, and other materials.
• Conducts database searches for documents and information.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms and tools.
• Apply redactions to documents of all types including audio files.
• Draft review memos and other litigation documents as required by attorneys.
• Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
• Draft, organize and manage litigation review materials.
• Use task ticketing software to track litigation case support.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree
• Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience with civil litigation (preferred), especially if such experience involves complex federal cases and jury trials
• U.S. Citizenship
• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted. Additionally, must have at least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 a year

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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