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September 2024, Law Clerk 1 / Paralegal III
Washington, DCC & C international currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC has one opening for a Law Clerk I to work in a downtown Washington, DC DOJ office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission.
Position: Law Clerk 1 / Paralegal III
SCA: Yes (2015-4281, Rev 27) Current SCA Rate with health and Welfare
Location: Washington, DC, Position will initially be remote until DOJ authorizes return to the office.
Period: Start date TBD through 5/31/2025 with possibility of extension
This position will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
The full-time, on-site Law Clerk (hybrid: 4 days a week in office, and 1 day telework for first few months, then 3 days a week in office, and 2 days telework. Will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Proof and cite-check appellate briefs utilizing “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation”
• Generate tables of contents and authorities for appellate briefs
• Update internal settlement memo database on an ongoing basis
• Compile documentation necessary for approval of payment of court judgments by an assistant director; transmit approved documents to client agency (HHS) on a weekly basis
• Utilize JEFS to transmit case documents (exhibits, medical records) to client agency on a daily basis
• Update internal electronic case folders with exhibits and medical records as needed
• Notify client agency of case assignments on a weekly basis
• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings and internal memoranda as needed
• Attend monthly staff meetings with the staff of the Office of Vaccine Litigation
• Meet weekly with the deputy director to go over assignments
• Assist with case processing by reviewing medical documents and drafting summary of contents
Basic Qualifications:
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. 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 ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience conducting legal medical records review and ability to summarize medical records.
*Familiarity with medical terms.
*Extensive Cite Checking / Blue Booking Experience
*Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure will be very important.
*Highly detail-oriented individual.
*Active security clearance, preferred.
*Experience working in litigation databases such as Relativity is a plus
Submission Requirements:
Please provide resume, cover letter and a writing sample, (you can also include a Video CV as an addition):
In 3 paragraphs or less, explain why you should be considered for this position. Provide something/soft skill(s) / a verifiable achievement that is not visibly noted on your resume. (an accompanied Video CV is also accepted for consideration- no more than 70 secs)
Position: Law Clerk 1 / Paralegal III
SCA: Yes (2015-4281, Rev 27) Current SCA Rate with health and Welfare
Location: Washington, DC, Position will initially be remote until DOJ authorizes return to the office.
Period: Start date TBD through 5/31/2025 with possibility of extension
| Option Period 1 June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. |
| Option Period 2 June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. |
This position will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
The full-time, on-site Law Clerk (hybrid: 4 days a week in office, and 1 day telework for first few months, then 3 days a week in office, and 2 days telework. Will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Proof and cite-check appellate briefs utilizing “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation”
• Generate tables of contents and authorities for appellate briefs
• Update internal settlement memo database on an ongoing basis
• Compile documentation necessary for approval of payment of court judgments by an assistant director; transmit approved documents to client agency (HHS) on a weekly basis
• Utilize JEFS to transmit case documents (exhibits, medical records) to client agency on a daily basis
• Update internal electronic case folders with exhibits and medical records as needed
• Notify client agency of case assignments on a weekly basis
• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings and internal memoranda as needed
• Attend monthly staff meetings with the staff of the Office of Vaccine Litigation
• Meet weekly with the deputy director to go over assignments
• Assist with case processing by reviewing medical documents and drafting summary of contents
Basic Qualifications:
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. 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 ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience conducting legal medical records review and ability to summarize medical records.
*Familiarity with medical terms.
*Extensive Cite Checking / Blue Booking Experience
*Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure will be very important.
*Highly detail-oriented individual.
*Active security clearance, preferred.
*Experience working in litigation databases such as Relativity is a plus
Submission Requirements:
Please provide resume, cover letter and a writing sample, (you can also include a Video CV as an addition):
In 3 paragraphs or less, explain why you should be considered for this position. Provide something/soft skill(s) / a verifiable achievement that is not visibly noted on your resume. (an accompanied Video CV is also accepted for consideration- no more than 70 secs)
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- All candidates must be US Citizens
- All candidates must pass a public trust back-ground (NACI – level 2) investigation.
- For DC locations, the candidates must reside in DC, MD, or Northern Virginia.
- Most candidates (Anti-Trust may be the exception) will be required to work onsite at least 2 days per week.
- Candidates will be onsite with attorneys, and other contract / DOJ employees.
- Professionalism is important
- Business Casual dress code