Litigation Research Clerk – DOJ Support
Leidos LLC
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Job summary
Leidos is seeking a Law Clerk to assist the Litigation Support Team supporting the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The role involves complex legal research for trial staff, drafting of motions and briefs, and assisting in program decision drafting.
Strong research skills and familiarity with Lexis/Westlaw are required. Candidates must have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, plus knowledge of eDiscovery and document review systems. U.S.
Qualifications
- Requires law degree or current enrollment in ABA-accredited law program with at least one year of study.
- Knowledge of federal and state court systems; proficiency with legal research procedures and resources.
- Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw for case law research.
- Experience with document review, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging software.
- Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents (motions, briefs, memoranda).
- Assist in drafting program decisions and supporting materials.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege.
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
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Job description
Leidos is seeking a Law Clerk to assist the Litigation Support Team supporting the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The role involves complex legal research for trial staff, drafting of motions and briefs, and assisting in program decision drafting.
Strong research skills and familiarity with Lexis/Westlaw are required. Candidates must have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, plus knowledge of eDiscovery and document review systems. U.S.
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