Law Clerk - Legal Research & Litigation Support (DC)

To be discussed; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

To be discussed Law Firm in Washington, DC seeks qualified Law Clerks to provide legal research, document preparation, and litigation support. The position runs full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include complex research, drafting motions and briefs, and assisting attorneys through all litigation phases. Candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited program, with strong research skills and the ability to work under tight

Qualifications

• A law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
• Familiarity with federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools, including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research to support attorneys and trial staff.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and other legal filings.
• Support the drafting of formal decisions in connection with legal claims and administrative proceedings.
• Review documents for relevance, privilege, and other applicable legal considerations.
• Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Analyze complex factual scenarios and identify relevant legal issues.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Support case management, document review, and legal file organization.
• Perform additional legal research and litigation support duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under deadlines

Citizenship: US

Public Trust clearance eligibility

ESI / eDiscovery familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or ABA-eligible study

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Relativity

Document review systems

Job description

To be discussed Law Firm in Washington, DC seeks qualified Law Clerks to provide legal research, document preparation, and litigation support. The position runs full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include complex research, drafting motions and briefs, and assisting attorneys through all litigation phases. Candidates should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited program, with strong research skills and the ability to work under tight