Law Clerk I
CACI International Inc
Washington, DCFresher47m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Law Clerk position is an opportunity for recent law school graduates to gain practical, hands-on experience applying knowledge to assist with high profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This opportunity will enhance knowledge and understanding of the litigation life cycle by assisting with investigations from discovery through trial and appeal.
Key Responsibilities
- Hone analytical and research skills by engaging in intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents.
- Conduct legal and factual research to build cases.
- Gain experience utilizing electronic discovery tools and work in databases such as Relativity.
- Conduct searches and identify factually relevant and privileged data to support assigned investigations.
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege.
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Requires a Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study. An equivalent level of legal training or experience may be substituted.
- Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
- Requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
- Experience with cite checking/Bluebooking.
- DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).
Qualifications
- eDiscovery certifications
- Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
- Prior document review experience, using Relativity