Law Clerk I

TL;DR

Law Clerk I (Legal Services): Providing litigation support tasks including complex legal research, cite checking, document review, and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation with an accent on federal and state court systems, ROI reviews, and editing legal documents. Focus on briefing attorneys on legal issues, responding to citizen letters, and reviewing AMICUS briefs under tight deadlines.

Washington, DC / Arlington, VA On-site required

$75,000 - $80,000 a year

Company

Government contractor optimizing human, technical, and financial resources to solve dynamic government problems with cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

• Perform complex legal research for trial staff using tools like Westlaw and Lexis.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Review new cases, ROI, AMICUS briefs, and edit final decisions and legal opinions.
• Respond to citizen letters and brief attorneys on legal issues and facts.
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation including cite checking and blue book compliance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or currently attending ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed
• Sound knowledge of federal/state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources
• Thorough knowledge of LEXIS and Westlaw; extensive cite checking and blue book experience
• Hands-on experience with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging applications
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure

Nice to have

• Experience in Government or Litigation Support environment
• Experience with Relativity
• Publication of legal writings or Law Review participation
• Current or active security clearance

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance and 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays
• Professional growth through learning opportunities
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and support