Law Cleck

Law Clerk I

Washington, DC

Position Overview

Seeking qualified Law Clerks to provide legal research, document preparation, and litigation support. The role involves assisting legal professionals with complex legal matters, case analysis, and the preparation of legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research to support attorneys and trial staff.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and other legal filings.
• Support the drafting of formal decisions in connection with legal claims and administrative proceedings.
• Review documents for relevance, privilege, and other applicable legal considerations.
• Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Analyse complex factual scenarios and identify relevant legal issues.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Support case management, document review, and legal file organization.
• Perform additional legal research and litigation support duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Law degree, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of completed study, or equivalent legal training, experience, or education.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools, including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Hands-on experience with computer applications, including word processing, databases, document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging tools.
• Familiarity with electronically stored information (ESI), eDiscovery procedures, and related resources.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under tight deadlines and significant time pressure.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government, legal, or litigation support environment.
• Experience using Relativity.
• Previous trial experience.
• Experience with, or an interest in, informal adjudications conducted under agency-specific statutes and regulations.
• Experience managing high volumes of cases, claims, or legal documents.
• Current or active security clearance.

Employment Details

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Working days: Monday through Friday.
• Working hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
• Overtime and travel: May be required based on operational needs and with appropriate authorization.
• Duration: Assignment expected to continue through May 31, 2026.
• Extension: One potential one-year extension, through May 31, 2027.
• Career opportunity: Potential for direct placement or transfer after six months.