Law Clerk II

About the role

The Law Clerk position at CGS provides support in all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. The office handles high-profile cases involving opioid cases and other complex federal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation, particularly opioid cases and other high-profile cases.
• Prepare trial materials and conduct litigation tasks as directed by attorneys.
• Analyze documents, transcripts, and files to locate relevant information and evidence.
• Use electronic databases for document review, organization, indexing, tagging, and summarization.
• 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 with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
• Organize and manage litigation review materials.
• Track litigation case support using task ticketing software.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• At least two years of progressively 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.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to anticipate the needs of others and contribute to government innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven capabilities in interacting with clients and attorneys.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the demands of the role.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

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

Contact Government Services (CGS)

Contact us for more information about CGS and our commitment to government innovation. Visit our website at www.cgsfederal.com or email us at info@cgsfederal.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.