Law Clerk

Duties 

The Law Clerk I candidates shall have familiarity with legal and court documents demonstrate competency in common software programs such as the Microsoft Suite search engines and legal research databases be willing to perform electronic data entry tasks conduct routine correspondence and possess common computer literacy skills This in conjunction with the requirements of the position 

Typical assignments include the following but not limited to 

Screen review analyze and sort incoming mail and correspondence (electronic and hardcopy) 

Electronically request reports from the Bureau of Prisons and then collect information from those reports to populate fields in the Pardon s electronic case management system (IQ) 

Scan prep unitize and file petitions of commutation and pardon requests 

Scan and process petitions to be uploaded to IQ and to the shared network drive 

Issue code data into IQ 

Manage routine electronic file maintenance including organizing backup copies of original petitions mailed to the office 

Compile and organize relevant documents for use by attorneys in preparation for their evaluation of petitions 

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 
  

• Requires Law degree or currently attending an ABAaccredited 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 handson 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 handson familiarity with ESI 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 US Citizen 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications preferred 
  

• Trial experience very helpful 
  

• Current or active clearance