Law Clerk

Law Clerk Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Legal Services CGS is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks such as legal research, document preparation, and numerous other relevant tasks. Responsibilities Oversee practice regarding 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters, including, but not limited to, receiving and docketing, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses, preparing draft responses for review by appropriate AUSAs, and attending to timely filing of responses. Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases, including those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Support AUSAs by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law. Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature and draft proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates. Work with the assigned AUSAs to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify possible defenses, violations or causes of action. Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keep abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures; alert AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file. Other related duties as assigned and within scope. Qualifications Law Degree (J.D.) Minimum one (1) year, post-J.D., professional legal or other relevant experience. Ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink, etc. Ability to perform all basic computer functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff including AUSAs, support staff, client agencies, debtors, debtor attorneys and their staff, court personnel, business executives, witnesses, and the public. Communication requires tact and diplomacy. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k 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