September 2024 Law Clerk 1 Paralegal III
September 2024 Law Clerk 1 Paralegal III
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07-04-2025
Job Description
C & 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: YesRev 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 extensionOption 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 fulltime onsite 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 citecheck 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 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. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and 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.
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 detailoriented 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: YesRev 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 fulltime onsite 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 citecheck 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 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. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and 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.
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 detailoriented 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)
- All candidates must be US Citizens
- All candidates must pass a public trust background (NACI level 2 investigation.
- For DC locations the candidates must reside in DC MD or Northern Virginia.
- Most candidates (AntiTrust 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
Employment Type
Full Time
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