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 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.
• Search electronic databases for documents and information, and troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms.
• Apply redactions to documents, including audio files, and draft review memos and other litigation documents.
• Communicate with case teams regarding ongoing litigation and manage litigation review materials.
• Track litigation case support using task ticketing software.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree or equivalent legal training.
• Active membership in the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support 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.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Skills

• Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Contact

To apply, email your resume to info@cgsfederal.com or visit our job board at https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/. For more information about CGS, visit our website at www.cgsfederal.com.