Law Clerk II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) in Chicago is seeking a Law Clerk to assist in all phases of litigation for a federal agency. This position requires a J.D. degree and active Bar membership. Responsibilities include trial preparation, document analysis, and direct communication with legal teams. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

The ideal candidate will have solid civil litigation experience and familiarity with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw. This role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-profile legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, familiar with legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation regarding opioid cases and other high-profile cases.
• Review and analyze documents, transcripts, and files.
• Draft review memos and litigation documents as required.

Skills

Document analysis

Trial preparation

Litigation support

Communication

Education

J.D. Degree

Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Task ticketing software

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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Assist with all phases of litigation regarding opioid cases, and other high‑profile cases litigated by this office
• Assist with trial preparation, litigation tasks, and all other tasks as assigned by attorneys
• Review and analyze documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate information and evidence relevant to investigative actions
• Use electronic databases to perform litigation support tasks, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents, files, and other materials
• Conduct 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 a 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

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.