Law Clerk I

Law Clerk IAmentum is seeking a Law Clerk I to join our dynamic team to support the Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC.As a Law Clerk I, you will be responsible for:Conducting first level document review and fact-finding document review in Relativity.Conducting QC review, reviewing documents for privilege and assisting with privilege logsAssisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.Handle multiple assignments with varying deadlines and conflicting priorities.Planning and organizing work carefully to meet requirements for each stage of the assignment.Assignments could also include:Assisting in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memorandum of law, etc.Supporting attorneys with trial prep (organizing exhibits, trial binders, etc.,) and/or assisting with and providing trial supportReviews or edits briefs and other case documents under tight deadlines.Corrects erroneous or incomplete citations, references, assertions, and quotations in briefs and other case documents.Works closely with attorneys in revising briefs and other case documents leading up to filing deadlines; monitors and addresses last-minute changes.Drafts, revises, and finalizes intricate tables of authorities to accompany briefs and other case documents.Advises attorneys and other officials on the accuracy and relevancy of citations, quotations, paraphrasing, parenthetical information, and other references. Proposes reliable additions of relevant citations and other references for the improvement of the brief.Conducts legal research to determine whether cases cited have been affirmed, reversed, or questioned. Updates legal authoritiesQualifications:Requires a 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.Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.Document Review experience is requiredExperience with document review QC, privilege review, privilege Logs, and deposition prep reviewExperience with Relativity preferredRequires 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.Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.Must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC and able to go into the office as needed.Compensation Details:$38.77The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.