Law Clerk I

Leidos UK

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $38.77ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Law degree or current law school enrollment
Hands-on familiarity with lexis and westlaw
Knowledge of esi tools and ediscovery procedures
This role supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC by performing complex legal research and assisting trial staff

Job Summary

  • This role supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC by performing complex legal research and assisting trial staff.
  • The position requires thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw, along with hands-on familiarity with ESI tools.
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens able to obtain a Public Trust clearance and deliver high-quality work under extreme pressure.

Matching Summary

This role supports the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC by performing complex legal research and assisting trial staff.

Salary

Base: $38.77/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Service Contract Act minimum requirements apply

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Law degree or current law school enrollment
  • Hands-on familiarity with LEXIS and Westlaw
  • Knowledge of ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures
  • Sound working knowledge of federal court systems
  • Ability to discern relevant issues in complex fact patterns

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Relativity software
  • Trial experience in litigation support
  • Experience handling large volume of cases
  • Interest in informal adjudications under agency acts
  • Current or active security clearance

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Public Trust clearance eligibility
  • ABA-accredited law degree or equivalent training
  • At least one year of law school study completed

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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