Law Clerk I

TL;DR

Law Clerk I (Legal Services): Providing litigation support tasks including complex legal research, cite checking, document review, and drafting legal documents with an accent on federal agency legal missions. Focus on assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation, editing cases, and responding to citizen inquiries using tools like Westlaw and Lexis.

Washington, DC / Arlington, VA (On-site)

$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 Westlaw and Lexis.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents like motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Review and research ROI, new cases, pertinent laws, and AMICUS briefs.
• Edit final decisions, write legal opinions, and review cases for issuance.
• Respond to citizen letters and brief attorneys on legal issues and facts.
• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation and conduct cite checking per Blue Book.

Requirements

• Must work on-site in Washington, DC or Arlington, VA.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed, or equivalent legal training/experience.
• 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.
• Experience with complex legal research and computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging).
• 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 in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.