CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) ยท 5 months ago
Law Clerk II
CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to assist in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. The role involves supporting high-profile cases, trial preparation, and managing litigation documents while collaborating with attorneys and case teams.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
J.D. Degree
Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
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. Additionally, must have at least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys
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
Preferred
Experience with civil litigation, especially if such experience involves complex federal cases and jury trials
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
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.