Law Clerk I

Cherokee Federal

. Provide legal and programmatic support to assigned Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys for the USAO, District of New Jersey .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, analysis, and drafting of legal documents, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws. Proficient in supporting litigation processes and assessing legislative initiatives relevant to criminal and civil cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeProfessional Litigation Work ExperienceFederal Rules of Civil and Criminal ProcedureMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLegal Research and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal MemorandaCase TrackingAnalyzing StatutesAssessing Policy InitiativesIdentifying Legal IssuesReviewing Legal DocumentsPreparing Written Work ProductsAnalyzing Legislative InitiativesDocketing Matters

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingAdaptabilityAttention to DetailConfidentialityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipValid State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

USAOEOUSACriminal LawCivil LawImmigration LawFraudHuman TraffickingViolent CrimeDrugsAdministrative Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and programmatic support to assigned Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys for the USAO, District of New Jersey
Support criminal and civil cases through legal research, analysis, case tracking, and draft written work products
Determine applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law and identify possible defenses, violations, or causes of action
Assess policy, program, and legislative initiatives for applicability
Prepare written work products defining legal issues, analyzing guidance and related program areas, and making recommendations
Assist with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policies and guidelines for USAO programs, processes, and requirements
Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives for their impact on USAO and EOUSA work
Keep abreast of applicable federal, state, and local law and new criminal and civil rules and procedures
Alert Attorney Advisors to potential issues identified during reviews and analysis
Support work involving immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other program areas
Receive and docket matters; calendar and track due dates; and locate relevant files, data, and case or program information
Assess and analyze relevant data
Draft legal memoranda, briefs, written work products, correspondence, legal documents, and other responses for attorney review or signature
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles, including for complex or unprecedented assignments
Brief attorneys on pertinent facts, issues, and case law
Protect confidential information and comply with restrictions on disclosure and use of artificial intelligence systems
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation, including the Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust investigation required
Valid state driver’s license
At least two years of professional litigation work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
Experience and expertise performing the Law Clerk I services described above
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary accident benefits
Critical illness benefits
Identity theft protection