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Law Clerk I
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Support the legal mission of a large federal agency .
Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, drafting legal documents, 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 Research ProceduresCite CheckingLEXIS and Westlaw ProficiencyLitigation Support Experience
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Hard Skills
Complex Legal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsEditing Legal OpinionsReviewing Amicus BriefsCite Checking Using BluebookDocument ReviewFile Management SystemsWord ProcessingDatabasesSpreadsheets
Soft Skills
Ability to Work Under PressureAttention to DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
WestlawLEXISBluebookRelativity
Certifications & Qualifications
Current or Active Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal AgencyLitigationLegal OpinionsTrial SupportRelease of Information
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the legal mission of a large federal agency
- Perform complex legal research for trial staff
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda of law
- Review and research Release of Information matters
- Review new cases and research pertinent laws
- Edit final decisions and write/research legal opinions
- Edit and review cases for issuance
- Respond to citizen letters
- Review amicus briefs
- Brief attorneys on legal issues, theories, and draft statements of facts
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation
- Perform cite checking using Westlaw, Lexis, and Bluebook
- Work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Requires Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study, or equivalent legal training/experience or 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 high-quality work under extreme pressure
- Government and/or litigation support experience preferred
- Relativity experience 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