Law Clerk II

About the role

CGS is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to provide assistance in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. This office handles high-profile cases involving opioid litigation and other significant matters, offering a fulfilling and impactful role supporting the federal agency's mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, particularly opioid cases and other high-profile cases.
• Support trial preparation, litigation tasks, and other assignments from attorneys.
• Analyze documents, transcripts, and files to locate relevant information and evidence.
• Perform litigation support tasks using electronic databases, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents.
• Conduct database searches for documents and information.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms and tools.
• Apply redactions to documents, including audio files.
• Draft review memos and other litigation documents as needed.
• Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
• Draft, organize, and manage litigation review materials.
• Use task ticketing software to track litigation case support.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree
• Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials
• U.S. Citizenship
• At least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects
• 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, spreadsheets, and imaging
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services (CGS) is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].