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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)Law Clerk I
CGS Federal, also known as Contact Government Services, is hiring a full-time, mid-level Law Clerk to support the legal work of a large federal agency. The…
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CGS Federal, also known as Contact Government Services, is hiring a full-time, mid-level Law Clerk to support the legal work of a large federal agency. The listing is marked remote. The role supports litigation through legal research, cite checking, document review and drafting, helping attorneys across the stages of a case. The clerk takes direction from a supervisor or manager on the project. Typical tasks include researching difficult legal questions…
Job Description
CGS Federal, also known as Contact Government Services, is hiring a full-time, mid-level Law Clerk to support the legal work of a large federal agency. The listing is marked remote. The role supports litigation through legal research, cite checking, document review and drafting, helping attorneys across the stages of a case.
The clerk takes direction from a supervisor or manager on the project. Typical tasks include researching difficult legal questions for trial attorneys, drafting motions, briefs and legal memoranda, reviewing new cases and researching the laws that apply, and editing and reviewing cases before issuance. The clerk also reviews amicus briefs, responds to citizen letters, researches release-of-information requests and briefs attorneys on legal issues, theories and statements of fact. Cite checking through Westlaw and LEXIS, along with Bluebook style, is a regular part of the work.
Candidates need a Juris Doctor, or current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school with a year of coursework already finished. Comparable legal training or experience can be accepted in place of the degree. The posting expects familiarity with how federal and state courts function, experience with complex legal research, and hands-on skill with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and imaging tools. The role calls for consistent high-quality work under pressure. Experience in a government or litigation support setting is preferred, and Relativity experience is strongly preferred. Published legal writing, law review participation and a current or active security clearance are noted as advantages. The salary is listed as $70,000 to $80,000 a year. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off and observed federal and state holidays.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff
- Draft motions, briefs and memoranda of law
- Review new cases and research the applicable law
- Edit and review cases before issuance
- Review amicus briefs and respond to citizen letters
- Brief attorneys on legal issues and draft statements of fact
- Cite check using Westlaw, LEXIS and Bluebook style
Requirements
- Juris Doctor, or current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school with one year completed
- Familiarity with how federal and state courts function, plus legal research resources
- Thorough knowledge of LEXIS and Westlaw
- Extensive cite checking experience
- Experience with complex legal research
- Hands-on skill with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and imaging tools
- Consistent high-quality work under pressure
Qualifications
- Experience in government or litigation support settings
- Relativity experience, strongly preferred and listed on the resume
- Published legal writing and law review participation, highly preferred
- Current or active security clearance
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuter costs
- Paid time off and observed state and federal holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this role remote?
The listing is marked remote. The posting does not describe any on-site requirement.
What is the salary?
The listed salary is $70,000 to $80,000 a year.
Is a law degree required?
The posting lists a Juris Doctor, or current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed. Equivalent legal training may be accepted.
Are benefits included?
Yes. The posting lists health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
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