Law Clerk II

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CA CI International Inc seeks a Law Clerk II to support DOJ investigations and litigations, offering hands-on experience in criminal investigations and collaboration with domestic and international partners.

The role emphasizes legal research, document review, and drafting of motions and briefs, with a law degree, 2–3 years in litigation support, and proficiency in LEXIS/Westlaw; U.S. citizenship and DOJ MBI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Law degree.
• Must have at least two to three years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to 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 eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (U.S. citizenship is required)

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal research
• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Written and verbal communication

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Case management databases

Imaging

eDiscovery software

Job description

Job Title: Law Clerk II

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

The Law Clerk II position is a great opportunity for an attorney to gain practical, hands-on experience applying your knowledge to assist with high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge and understanding of criminal investigations and prosecutions worldwide, working with domestic partners and foreign counterparts to facilitate the cooperation necessary to enforce the law, advance public safety, and achieve justice. This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers.

Responsibilities

As a Law Clerk II, you will work as a part of a high-performing team where you will be able to hone your analytical and research skills by engaging in intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents and to conduct legal and factual research to build case.

In Addition

• Perform complex legal research
• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Qualifications

• Law degree.
• Must have at least two to three years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to 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 eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (U.S. citizenship is required)

Desired

• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government

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

$46.90

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.