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Law Clerk I

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Law Clerk I Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal Responsibilities Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. Reviews and conducts research for ROI (Release of Information). Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws. Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest cases. Edits and reviews cases for issuance. Responds to citizen letters. Reviews AMICUS briefs. Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statement of facts. Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Cite checking via online legal research tools (Westlaw and Lexis) and blue book. Qualifications Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year of study. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Extensive experience with cite checking and blue book. Experience performing complex legal research. Must have hands‑on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment. Experience with Relativity. Publication of legal writings. Participation in Law Review. Current or active clearance. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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