CGS

Legal Services

LawClerk

$75–80k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Law Clerk at CGS. Skills: Legal research, Litigation support, Document review. Perform complex legal research. Assist in preparing draft legal documents”

Industry & Context.

Legal Services
Eligibility Requirements

Current or active clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Completed at least one year of law school, Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, Knowledge of legal research procedures, Knowledge of legal research resources, Thorough knowledge of LEXIS, Thorough knowledge of Westlaw, Extensive experience with cite checking, Extensive experience with blue book, Experience performing complex legal research, Familiarity with word processing, Familiarity with databases, Familiarity with document review systems, Familiarity with file management systems, Familiarity with spreadsheets, Familiarity with imaging, Ability to deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure

Nice to Have

Experience in Government environment, Experience in Litigation Support environment, Experience with Relativity, Publication of legal writings, Participation in Law Review

What You'll Do.

Perform complex legal research

Assist in preparing draft legal documents

Review and conduct research for ROI

Conduct research of pertinent laws

Edit previously submitted final decisions

Write legal opinions on newest case

Research legal opinions on newest case

Edit cases for issuance

Review cases for issuance

Respond to citizen letters

Brief attorneys regarding legal issues

Brief attorneys regarding legal theories

Brief attorneys regarding draft statement of facts

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation

Perform cite checking via online legal research tools

Perform cite checking via blue book

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works under direction of Project Supervisor; Works under direction of Project Manager

Communication Scope

Brief attorneys

Free ATS check

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