Description
Leidos is looking for a Law Clerk I to work in support of the Civil Rights Division. This position is similar to a Judicial Law Clerk rather than document review. Selected individual must have advanced legal writing skills (a writing sample will be required).
Please Note: This is a hybrid position with at least two days onsite in the office in Washington, DC; candidate must reside in the Washington, DC metro area.
Responsibilities/Duties.
Works under the direction of a Project Manager. Performs complex legal research for the CAO staff.
Reviews and conducts research for ROI (Release of Information)
Reviews new cases and conducts research of pertinent laws
Edits previously submitted final decisions and writes/researches legal opinions on newest case
Edits and reviews cases for issuance
Responds to citizen letters
Reviews AMICUS briefs
Briefs attorneys regarding legal issues, theories and draft statement of facts
Required Qualifications:
JD and passing the Bar
2+ years of related experience
Extensive Cite Checking / Blue Booking Experience
Must have advanced legal writing skills
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications:
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $35.35/hr.
Original Posting Date:
2025-01-03
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
