Litigation Support Law Clerk

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Law Clerk to support the DOJ with litigation tasks. You will perform complex legal research, assist in drafting motions and briefs, and help in preparing program decisions that shape reviews.

The role requires familiarity with federal/state courts, Lexis/Westlaw, and eDiscovery tools. The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure while adhering to security and

Qualifications

• Requires law degree or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed
• Knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and research resources
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deliver high quality work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
• Assists in preparing draft legal documents such as motions and briefs
• Assists in drafting program decisions impacting reviews
• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege
• Assists attorneys with all phases of litigation
• Conducts research in statutes, regulations, and case law

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Under pressure

Education

Law degree or enrolled in ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Document review systems

Imaging tools (eDiscovery)

Job description

Leidos, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Law Clerk to support the DOJ with litigation tasks. You will perform complex legal research, assist in drafting motions and briefs, and help in preparing program decisions that shape reviews.

The role requires familiarity with federal/state courts, Lexis/Westlaw, and eDiscovery tools. The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure while adhering to security and