Law Clerk II

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

About the role

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and to identify possible defenses, violations, or causes of action.

Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.

Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses.

Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports AUSA by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature. Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.

Requirements

• Law degree
• At least two to three years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure

Pay

Hourly rate: $45.11 (overtime-eligible). This position falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA), which includes an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked to comply with SCA minimums. The amount varies based on fringe benefits selected.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health and welfare (H&W) dollars earned per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week), used to offset employer’s cost of elected benefits. Remaining H&W monies are cashed out on a one pay period lag.