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Law Clerk II
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- $85,000 Job Description Law Clerk II Washington, DC / Arlington, VA Legal Services / Full Time On-Site / On-site apply for this job
Law Clerk II Employment Type:
Full-Time, Experienced Department:
Legal Services CGS is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to provide assistance in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. This is a high-profile office involved in many high priority cases where your work will be fulfilling, and will make an immediate impact in support of the mission of this federal agency. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.Skills and attributes for success:
- Assist with all phases of litigation regarded opioid cases, and other high-profile cases litigated by this office.
- Assist with trial prep, litigation tasks, and all other tasks as assigned by attorneys.
- Reviews and analyzes documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate information & evidence relevant to investigative actions.
- Uses electronic databases to perform litigation support tasks, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents, files, and other materials.
- Conducts database searches for documents and information.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms and tools.
- Apply redactions to documents of all types including audio files.
- Draft review memos and other litigation documents as required by attorneys.
- Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
- Draft, organize and manage litigation review materials.
- Use task ticketing software to track litigation case support.
Qualifications:
- J.D. Degree
- Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience with civil litigation (preferred), especially if such experience involves complex federal cases and jury trials
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education 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 and 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.
- Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email:
info@cgsfederal.com #CJ $80,000- $85,000 a year We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.
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What they do
A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$111,303 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+58% projected growth