Law Clerk I

USC On W2 LCAT: Law Clerk 2

Role Location: 100% onsite in Washington, DC. Education: JD required. Requires law degree, or currently attending an ABA accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.

Required Skills: Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. 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. Role also requires hands-on familiarity with client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. Extensive legal writing (for example, in the form of legal memoranda, briefs, related correspondence), ability to perform legal research, high level of attention to detail as it pertains to legal writing.

Preferred Skills: Claims assessment and analysis. The law clerks are going to be asked to do significant writing, and to potentially adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount.

Day-to-day Responsibilities: Works under the direction of a supervisory paralegal or a project supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Expected Deliverables: TBD Best Value Solicitation Grading: Most qualified candidates, in particular as it pertains to extensive legal writing and research skills (preferred: if they have any claims assessments or analysis experience) at rates viable within this LCAT. Ability to work on-site 5 days a week at a client site, MUST be DMV located and can commute to downtown D.C.

Other: Please include writing samples with every resume. The [CLIENT] attorneys will go through the writing sample with a fine-tooth comb, so please review them closely in advance. Do not include form letters, anything with redactions, or anything with bad grammar, spelling, or lacking punctuation. Role is not a first pass review assignment, so preference for higher level candidates, to the extent possible.