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Law Clerk I
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager .
Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, document preparation, and cite checking, with a strong understanding of federal and state court systems. Proficient in utilizing legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to support litigation efforts.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeLegal ResearchCite CheckingLEXIS and Westlaw ProficiencyLitigation Support Experience
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Hard Skills
Legal Research ProceduresDrafting Legal DocumentsEditing Legal OpinionsCite Checking Using BluebookReviewing AMICUS BriefsComplex Legal ResearchDocument ReviewFile Management SystemsWord ProcessingSpreadsheets
Soft Skills
Ability to Work Under PressureAttention to DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
WestlawLEXISBluebookRelativityDocument Review Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Current or Active Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal Court SystemState Court SystemLitigationLegal WritingLaw Review
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law
- Review and conduct research for ROI (Release of Information)
- Review new cases and research pertinent laws
- Edit previously submitted final decisions and write/research legal opinions on new cases
- Edit and review cases for issuance
- Respond to citizen letters
- Review AMICUS briefs
- Brief attorneys regarding legal issues, theories, and draft statements of facts
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation
- Perform cite checking using Westlaw, Lexis, and Bluebook
Requirements
What you’ll need- Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or equivalent legal training or experience or equivalent education may be substituted
- Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
- Thorough knowledge of LEXIS and Westlaw
- Extensive experience with cite checking and Bluebook
- Experience performing complex legal research
- Hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure
- Government and/or litigation support experience preferred
- Experience with Relativity strongly preferred
- Publication of legal writings highly preferred
- Participation in Law Review highly preferred
- Current or active clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
- Professional growth through various learning opportunities