Federal Litigation Law Clerk (Licensed Attorney) – DOJ Contract

We are seeking a Federal Litigation Law Clerk (Licensed Attorney) to support Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

This role offers unmatched, hands-on experience in federal criminal and civil litigation, providing direct exposure to high-level government legal work.

This is an exceptional opportunity for early-career attorneys to build a strong litigation foundation, gain DOJ-level experience, and position themselves for future roles in federal service, litigation boutiques, or prosecutorial careers.

• Draft and review legal memoranda, motions, briefs, and proposed court orders

• Conduct advanced legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and federal legal databases

• Provide direct litigation and case support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs)

• Assist with case preparation, discovery, and trial support

• Track case filings, deadlines, and federal procedural requirements

• Prepare case law summaries and legal analyses for active matters

• Support both criminal and civil federal litigation cases

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state (required)

• Minimum 1 year of post-JD legal experience

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Familiarity with federal court procedures preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Ability to pass a federal background investigation

• Direct DOJ Exposure: Work alongside Assistant U.S. Attorneys on real federal cases

• Hands-On Litigation Experience: Contribute to active criminal and civil matters—not just administrative tasks

• Career Acceleration: Highly valuable experience for future roles such as AUSA positions, federal clerkships, or top-tier litigation firms

• Inside Access to Federal Practice: Gain insight into federal procedures, strategy, and case development

• High-Impact Work: Support matters that directly affect public interest and federal enforcement

• Early-career attorney seeking federal litigation experience

• Prior internship, clerkship, or litigation experience preferred

• Strong interest in public service, prosecution, or federal legal careers

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with attention to detail