Law Clerk II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Full-Time candidate for a litigation support role in Washington, D.C. The position requires a J.D. degree and being an active member of the Bar, along with experience in civil litigation, especially in complex federal cases.

The successful candidate will assist with trial preparation and document analysis related to opioid cases and other high-profile matters. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. Degree and active membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation regarding opioid and high-profile cases.
• Draft review memos and other litigation documents as required.
• Use electronic databases for litigation support tasks.

Skills

Litigation assistance

Document analysis

Communication skills

Database management

Technical troubleshooting

Education

J.D. Degree

Active Bar member

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Task ticketing software

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Legal Services

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 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 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
• 401(k)
• 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.