Law Clerk I (Legal)

TL;DR

Law Clerk I (Legal): Providing litigation support for a large federal agency with an accent on legal research, cite checking, and document review. Focus on preparing draft legal documents, performing complex research via Westlaw/Lexis, and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Location: Must be based in the US (Baltimore, MD, Rockville, MD, or Remote)

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 a year

Company

hirify.global simplifies and enhances government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.

What you will do

• Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
• Prepare draft legal documents including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
• Review and conduct research for Release of Information (ROI) and new cases.
• Edit final decisions and research legal opinions on new cases.
• Brief attorneys on legal issues, theories, and statements of facts.
• Execute cite checking using Westlaw, Lexis, and Bluebook.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school (minimum one year completed).
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Proficiency with LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Extensive experience with cite checking and the Bluebook.
• Familiarity with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Must be based in the US

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401k and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays.
• Professional growth through various learning opportunities.