Law Clerk II: DOJ eDiscovery & Litigation Growth Role

CACI International Inc

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 129,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Law Clerk II to support the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys in offices across the country. You will handle complex legal issues, assist with discovery through trial, and gain hands-on experience in federal practice.

The role requires a law degree and bar admission, with 2–5 years of progressively responsible experience. The position may involve up to 10% travel within the local area and offers growth through eDiscovery and

Qualifications

Must have a law degree.
Two to five years of progressively more responsible experience in performing the requisite responsibilities.
Licensed by a state bar.
Must have valid State driver's license.
Works under the direction of a Project Manager.
Performs complex legal research for the trial staff.
Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
Screens documents for privilege.
Assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.
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 standard 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action.
Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.
Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses.
Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney's signature.
Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.