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C & C International Recruitment Accepting Resumes For:
a Law Clerk I (similar to a Judicial Law Clerk), providing legal and technical services to support the
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20002
--- Please review the Resume Requirements, Qualifications, and Responsibilities/ Duties for the position prior to providing resume with references. --- Please note, individuals submitted for this position will go through a security pre-screen process to determine eligibility. You are cautioned to strictly adhere to the enclosed proposal instructions.
(Candidates reviewed in order of preference meeting Preferred Qualifications and Responsibilities/ Duties listed as experience in prior positions on resume.)
This position is exempt from the wage determination Service Contract Act.
The hourly wage for the position is $43.00 based on experience and qualifications, and U.S. Department of Labor information.)
Name of Reference:
Job Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to candidate during tenure:
(upload in this application process)
Resume Requirements:
Full contact information is requested on the resume for security clearance procedures.
Resumes without the complete requested information may not be considered or reviewed.
Job Description
Seeking a Law Clerk I to work on-sight in support of the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth.
This is similar to a Judicial Law Clerk and not a Document Reviewer.
Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice. From emails and instant messages to electronic devices, and social media systems, we’re equipped to meet the challenge of forensically capturing, reviewing, and illuminating the “smoking gun” evidence. Join us and make a difference!
In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsibilities/Duties.
- Works under the direction of a Project Manager. Performs complex legal research for the CAO staff.
- Reviews and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information)
- Reviews new cases and conducts research into pertinent laws
- Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/research legal opinions on newest case
- Edits and reviews cases for issuance
- Responds to citizen letters
- Reviews AMICUS briefs
- Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Law degree and must be barred. 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. At least 2 years’ relevant experience.
*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.
* Writing sample will be required
Additional skills and experience that is “nice to have” but not required.
* Publication of legal writings highly preferred.
* Participation in Law Review highly preferred.
The position is in Washington, DC.
As of 1/3/25 this is a hybrid position, and they must go into the office twice a week. This could change with new administration.
N.B.
The candidate must provide 3 professional references along with this application.
The candidate must be a US Citizen and be willing to take the public Trust Screening.
The candidate must live in the Washington DC area.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind candidates of our commitment to conduct business with uncompromising integrity.
Kind Regards,
a Law Clerk I (similar to a Judicial Law Clerk), providing legal and technical services to support the
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20002
--- Please review the Resume Requirements, Qualifications, and Responsibilities/ Duties for the position prior to providing resume with references. --- Please note, individuals submitted for this position will go through a security pre-screen process to determine eligibility. You are cautioned to strictly adhere to the enclosed proposal instructions.
(Candidates reviewed in order of preference meeting Preferred Qualifications and Responsibilities/ Duties listed as experience in prior positions on resume.)
This position is exempt from the wage determination Service Contract Act.
The hourly wage for the position is $43.00 based on experience and qualifications, and U.S. Department of Labor information.)
- Please provide three (3) professional references in the following format:
Name of Reference:
Job Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to candidate during tenure:
(upload in this application process)
Resume Requirements:
Full contact information is requested on the resume for security clearance procedures.
Resumes without the complete requested information may not be considered or reviewed.
- A one-paragraph overview highlighting qualifications for the position, software experience, and education
- Position: Law Clerk I mapped to Legal Assistant III
Job Description
Seeking a Law Clerk I to work on-sight in support of the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth.
This is similar to a Judicial Law Clerk and not a Document Reviewer.
Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice. From emails and instant messages to electronic devices, and social media systems, we’re equipped to meet the challenge of forensically capturing, reviewing, and illuminating the “smoking gun” evidence. Join us and make a difference!
In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsibilities/Duties.
- Works under the direction of a Project Manager. Performs complex legal research for the CAO staff.
- Reviews and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information)
- Reviews new cases and conducts research into pertinent laws
- Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/research legal opinions on newest case
- Edits and reviews cases for issuance
- Responds to citizen letters
- Reviews AMICUS briefs
- Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Law degree and must be barred. 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. At least 2 years’ relevant experience.
*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.
* Writing sample will be required
Additional skills and experience that is “nice to have” but not required.
* Publication of legal writings highly preferred.
* Participation in Law Review highly preferred.
The position is in Washington, DC.
As of 1/3/25 this is a hybrid position, and they must go into the office twice a week. This could change with new administration.
- TEMP to PERM, after SIX (6) months.
- Period of Performance: Upon Completion of Security Clearance – May 31, 2025, with the potential for extension as the case progresses.
N.B.
The candidate must provide 3 professional references along with this application.
The candidate must be a US Citizen and be willing to take the public Trust Screening.
The candidate must live in the Washington DC area.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind candidates of our commitment to conduct business with uncompromising integrity.
Kind Regards,
