Law Clerk I

About the Role

The Law Clerk position offers a valuable opportunity for recent law school graduates to gain practical, hands-on experience assisting with high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This role will enhance understanding of the litigation life cycle, supporting investigations from discovery through trial and appeal. CACI is committed to growing its eDiscovery workforce, offering tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research to build cases.
• Utilize electronic discovery tools and work in databases such as Relativity, performing searches and identifying factually relevant and privileged data.
• Perform complex legal research for trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including 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 with at least one year of study completed, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience.
• 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

Desired:

• eDiscovery certifications
• Prior experience supporting the Federal Government
• Prior document review experience, using Relativity

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity, placing character and innovation at the center.
• A high-performing team dedicated to customer missions and driven by a higher purpose.
• An environment of trust, valuing unique contributions and offering flexible time off.
• Access to robust learning resources.
• Opportunities for continuous growth in your career and contribution to significant missions.

Pay Range

Minimum Required Hourly Wage: $38.77

The pay and benefits provided will meet or exceed minimum requirements detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor. Factors influencing final salary may include geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education, and certifications. CACI offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.