Law Student Summer Law Clerk
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Job Description
The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment. Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization. Typical assignments include the following but not limited to:
• 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.
• Assists in drafting of Program's decisions. In many claims, the Program's decision sets the foundation for subsequent administrative and judicial review.
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege.
• Ability to conduct research in applicable statutory, regulatory, and case law.
• Demonstrated ability to discern the relevant issues in complex fact patterns.
• Assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. The above mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another. One is expected to perform Law Clerk duties as defined by the contract. Basic
Qualifications:
*Excellent written and oral communication skills. *Excellent analytical skills. *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. *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. *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. *Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. *Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. *Must be a U.
S. Citizen. Preferred
Qualifications:
*Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, preferred. *Experience with Relativity, helpful and should be referenced within resume, if applicable. *Trial experience very helpful. *Experience with (or an interest in) informal adjudications under an agency's enabling act and regulations. *Experience handling large volume of cases or claims, strongly preferred. *Current or active clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
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