Law Clerk

Title: Law Clerk

Duration: 6-12 months contract.

Location: Remote role but candidates should be within DMV and/or max 80 mile/minute commute from DC location.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.

• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff.

• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required Skills:

• Education: JD Mandatory

• 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.

• Requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

• Must have experience: Ability to review pleadings, draft pleadings, and handle the general support needs client has to process and litigate the thousands of cases each month.