Law Clerk II

Think Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Consulting is seeking a Law Clerk to support legal research and document preparation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a Law degree or be attending an ABA-accredited law school, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

This role requires familiarity with LEXIS and Westlaw, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure. The position includes government-related tasks with potential overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Requires Law degree or equivalent legal training.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state court systems.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research for trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents.
• Conduct research in applicable statutory and case law.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Hands-on familiarity with LEXIS and Westlaw

Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures

Education

Law degree or current legal education

Tools

Relativity

Various computer applications

Job description

Overview

The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment. Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization.

Typical Assignments

• Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff.
• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Assists in drafting Program's decisions. In many claims, the Program's decision sets the foundation for subsequent administrative and judicial review.
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege.
• Conduct research in applicable statutory, regulatory, and case law.
• Discern the relevant issues in complex fact patterns.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another. One is expected to perform Law Clerk duties as defined by the contract.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications is preferred.
• Experience with Relativity, helpful and should be referenced within resume, if applicable.
• Trial experience very helpful.
• Experience with (or an interest in) informal adjudications under an agency's enabling act and regulations.
• Experience handling large volume of cases or claims, strongly preferred.
• Current or active clearance.

Other Requirements

Writing Sample: Legal writing sample for review per the client's request.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.