Law Clerk I

About the role

The Law Clerk position at CGS involves providing litigation support tasks like cite checking, document review, legal research, and numerous other relevant tasks. This role allows candidates to demonstrate expertise in supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
• Aids 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
• Assists 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
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
• Extensive experience with cite checking and blue book
• 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

Skills and attributes for success

• Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
• Excited to contribute to government innovation
• Appreciates collaboration
• Anticipates the needs of others

Benefits

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing 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 clients' specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. We value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our consumers. We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants will be considered without regard to these characteristics.