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Law Clerk I

Cgsfederal
Location
Washington, DC
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Legal Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study
  • Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems
  • Legal research procedures and resources
  • Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
  • Extensive experience with cite checking and blue book
  • Experience performing complex legal research
Nice to have
  • Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment
  • Experience with Relativity
  • Publication of legal writings
  • Participation in Law Review
  • Current or active clearance
What the job really is

The Law Clerk I position involves providing litigation support for a large federal agency, including tasks such as legal research, document review, cite checking, and drafting legal documents. The role requires collaboration with attorneys and project supervisors to assist in various phases of litigation and respond to legal inquiries.

Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves high-pressure tasks
  • Experience with specific tools like Relativity is preferred but not mandatory
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