Law Clerk II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) seeks an experienced Law Clerk to assist in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office in Chantilly, VA. The role involves trial prep, document review, and direct coordination with attorneys.

Qualified candidates hold a J.D. and are active bar members in the U.S.; federal and complex litigation experience is preferred. The office emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience in civil litigation is preferred, especially federal cases and jury trials.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research sources (Lexis, Westlaw).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency with document review and file management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, including opioid and other high-profile cases.
• Support trial preparation and litigation tasks as directed by attorneys.
• Review and analyze documents, transcripts, and files for relevant information.
• Use electronic databases to organize, tag, and summarize documents.
• Conduct database searches and retrieve information for investigations.
• Troubleshoot issues with review platforms and tools as needed.
• Apply redactions to documents and audio files as required.
• Draft review memos and other litigation documents.
• Communicate with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
• Manage and organize litigation review materials and track tasks with ticketing software.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial prep

Document review

Legal research

Communication with case teams

ESI tools familiarity

Redactions

Memos & litigation docs

Ticketing systems

Education

J.D. Degree

Bar admission (any U.S. jurisdiction)

ABA-accredited law school study (2 years)

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Document review platforms

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

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.

Skills and attributes for success:

• 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

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government‑contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self‑awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

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

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.

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: [e-mail]

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.