Law Clerk I :: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Law Clerk I - Washington, DC

Duration: 12 months

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.
• Perform complex legal research for the trial staff.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required Skills:

• 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 a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Education:

• Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
• An equivalent level of legal training or experience may be substituted.