Litigation Support Specialist (Law Clerk II)

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 6,460,944; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is hiring a Law Clerk II based in Washington, D.C., to provide litigation support to the U.S. Department of Justice. The role involves complex legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in litigation phases. Candidates must have a law degree or be attending an ABA-accredited law school, and possess robust communication and analytical skills. The position offers a starting pay of $46.90/hr and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to discern the relevant issues in complex fact patterns.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research under supervision.
• Prepare draft legal documents and assist with all phases of litigation.
• Act as primary interface with trial attorneys and client staff.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures

Education

Law degree or currently attending ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

A technology company is hiring a Law Clerk II based in Washington, D.C., to provide litigation support to the U.S. Department of Justice. The role involves complex legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in litigation phases. Candidates must have a law degree or be attending an ABA-accredited law school, and possess robust communication and analytical skills. The position offers a starting pay of $46.90/hr and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.