Law Clerk II

TL;DR

Law Clerk II (Legal Services): Provide assistance in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office handling high-profile opioid cases and others with an accent on document review, eDiscovery, and trial preparation. Focus on analyzing evidence, conducting database searches, applying redactions, and drafting litigation documents.

Location: On-site in Washington, DC or Arlington, VA. U.S. Citizenship required.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 a year

Company

Government contractor delivering technology and personnel solutions to optimize federal agency operations.

What you will do

• Assist with all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and tasks assigned by attorneys.
• Review and analyze documents, transcripts, and materials to locate relevant information and evidence.
• Perform litigation support using electronic databases: reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing.
• Conduct database searches, apply redactions to documents including audio files, and troubleshoot review platforms.
• Draft review memos, litigation documents, and manage review materials.
• Communicate with case teams and track tasks using ticketing software.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in litigation support projects.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, ESI tools, and eDiscovery procedures.

Nice to have

• Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials.

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.