Law Clerk II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

. Assist with all phases of litigation regarding opioid cases and other high-profile cases .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including document review, legal research, and trial preparation. Proficient in utilizing legal research tools and managing complex litigation materials effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeActive Bar MembershipLegal Research Tools (LEXIS, Westlaw)Litigation Support ExperienceEDiscovery Procedures

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Hard Skills

Document ReviewLegal ResearchTrial PreparationDatabase ManagementRedaction ApplicationLitigation Document DraftingTask Ticketing SoftwareFile Management SystemsESI Tools FamiliarityCivil Litigation Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Document Review PlatformsLegal Research DatabasesWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsImaging Tools

Industry Keywords

Opioid LitigationFederal Court SystemState Court SystemComplex Federal CasesJury Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with all phases of litigation regarding opioid cases and other high-profile cases
Assist with trial preparation and litigation tasks assigned by attorneys
Review and analyze documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate relevant information and evidence
Use electronic databases to review, organize, index, tag, and summarize litigation materials
Conduct database searches for documents and information
Troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms and tools
Apply redactions to documents, including audio files
Draft review memoranda and other litigation documents
Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing litigation
Draft, organize, and manage litigation review materials
Use task ticketing software to track litigation case support

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. Degree
Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
U.S. Citizenship
Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least two years of study, or equivalent legal training or experience; equivalent education may be substituted
At least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order-related projects
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
Hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases, document review and file management systems, spreadsheets, and imaging
Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
Experience with civil litigation, especially complex federal cases and jury trials (preferred)

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