Law Clerk II

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,302 - 75,916; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Law Clerk II in Washington, DC to support the U.S. Department of Justice in litigation duties. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing draft documents, and assisting attorneys in various phases of litigation.

The ideal candidate must have a law degree or be studying at an ABA-accredited law school, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this fast-paced position.

Salary for the role is $46.90/hr with benefits in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

Qualifications

• Requires a Law degree or current attendance at an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in litigation support projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal research under supervision.
• Prepare draft legal documents like motions and briefs.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Description

The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC has an opening for a Law Clerk II to perform litigation support duties. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission. We are a fast-paced group tasked to provide innovative solutions by utilizing technologies that are defensible, efficient, and that present our customers with the knowledge they need to defend their positions. We enjoy a high level of autonomy and exposure to all parts of the Leidos organization.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research;
• Preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege;
• Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation;
• Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects;
• Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff;
• Assists in drafting of 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;
• Demonstrated ability to discern the relevant issues in complex fact patterns.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 2+ 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.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, 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.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos ensures that all provisions are satisfied. The pay for this position will be $46.90/hr.

In 2025, Leidos was ranked as one of the“World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the eight consecutive year.

Pay Range and Benefits information follows standard company policy and is provided for context.

Security and Compliance

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.