Law Clerk III — Complex Research & Litigation Support

CACI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 218,000; Part time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Law Clerk III to support DOJ assignments in Washington, DC. This part-time on-call role focuses on complex legal research, document reviews, and draft motions under the supervision of DOJ attorneys.

You will interact with attorneys and experts to help shape case strategies and prepare for interviews and hearings. Qualified candidates hold a law degree, can obtain Top Secret clearance, and have 3+ years of litigation support experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• 3+ years progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Project Manager or Lead 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.
• Work will be in a SCIF.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Litigation support

Project leadership

Document review

Education

Law degree

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Imaging

ESI tools

Job description

CACI is seeking a Law Clerk III to support DOJ assignments in Washington, DC. This part-time on-call role focuses on complex legal research, document reviews, and draft motions under the supervision of DOJ attorneys.

You will interact with attorneys and experts to help shape case strategies and prepare for interviews and hearings. Qualified candidates hold a law degree, can obtain Top Secret clearance, and have 3+ years of litigation support experience.