CGS
government contracting
LawClerk
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“Law Clerk at CGS. Skills: litigation support, legal research, cite checking, document review. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.”
Industry & Context.
Current or active clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, legal research 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, hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging, Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
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 You'll Do.
Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
Assists in preparing draft legal documents
Reviews and conducts research for ROI (Release of Information)
Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws
Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest case
Edits and reviews cases for issuance
Responds to citizen letters
Reviews AMICUS briefs
Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues
theories and draft statement of facts
Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation
Cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and blue book
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager; contribute to government innovation; appreciate collaboration
Communication Scope
Responds to citizen letters; Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts
Full Job Description
## Description Law Clerk I Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a Law Clerk to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like cite checking, document review, legal research, and numerous other relevant tasks. 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: - Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager. - Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. - Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. - Reviews and conducts research for ROI (Release of Information) - Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws - Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest case - Edits and reviews cases for issuance - Responds to citizen letters - Reviews AMICUS briefs - Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts. - Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. - Cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and blue book. Qualifications: - Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year 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, a
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