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Law Clerk II - USAO

CACI International • Virginia, Virginia • 22h ago

Job Title: Law Clerk II - USAO

Job Category: Legal

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for talented Law Clerk II professionals to support the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys in various United States Attorney Offices to provide legal support services on various criminal and civil cases to enhance efforts to combat crime and enforce immigration laws.

The Law Clerk II position is a great opportunity for law clerks seeking the opportunity to tackle substantive and complex legal issues and to gain hands-on experience applying your knowledge to assist with high profile cases being investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice. This opportunity will also enhance your knowledge and understanding of the litigation life cycle as you assist with investigations from discovery through trial and appeal.

CACI is also committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity and ACEDS certifications! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!

Responsibilities:

Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible defenses, violations or causes of action.

Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal and civil rules and procedures. Alerts AUSAs to all potential issues while conducting reviews and analyzing and interpreting data within the case file.

Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters including, but not limited to: receiving and docketing same, calendaring due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses.

Incumbent analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature. Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law. Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney's signature.

Drafts proposed orders for signature of judges and magistrates.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must have a law degree.

Must have two to five years of progressively more responsible experience and expertise in performing the requisite responsibilities

Licensed by a state bar

Must have valid State driver's license

Works under the direction of a Project Manager.

Performs complex legal research for the trial staff.

Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

Screens documents for privilege.

Assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.

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 standard legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments

Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office

Also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-Discovery procedures and resources.

DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$61,600-$129,300

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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