Job Description
Job Description
Law Clerk – Federal Government Litigation Support
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Long-Term Federal Government Contract
Work Schedule: Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Must live local to Washington, DC and be available to report to the Washington, DC office for meetings and as needed
US Citizenship required
A Federal Government agency is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to provide litigation and legal program support to Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys supporting complex federal legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional interested in meaningful federal litigation work involving immigration, criminal, civil, fraud, violent crime, human trafficking, narcotics, and other high-profile legal program areas.
The selected candidate will play a critical role supporting legal analysis, policy review, case management, legal research, and the preparation of legal memoranda and litigation documents in a fast-paced federal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and determine the applicability of administrative statutory and regulatory law to assigned matters.
- Identify potential defenses, violations, causes of action, and legal risks associated with ongoing cases and program initiatives.
- Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedent, agency regulations, and legal publications related to complex or precedent-setting assignments.
- Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, written analyses, draft responses, and other legal work products for attorney review.
- Support Attorney Advisors with litigation preparation by summarizing pertinent facts, legal issues, and case law.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney signature.
- Review and analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives impacting U.S. Attorney Offices (USAOs) and related federal programs.
- Assist with policy implementation and development of legal guidance supporting federal legal operations and program requirements.
- Monitor and track litigation deadlines, hearings, filings, and case-related activities.
- Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to obtain relevant records, files, data, and case information.
- Remain current on applicable federal, state, and local laws, including civil and criminal procedures and emerging legal developments.
- Alert attorneys to potential legal, procedural, or compliance concerns identified during case reviews and data analysis.
Preferred Areas of Experience
Experience supporting matters involving:
- Immigration litigation (including Habeas Corpus and Denaturalization)
- Criminal and civil litigation
- Fraud investigations
- Human trafficking
- Violent crime
- Narcotics and drug-related matters
- Federal legal and regulatory compliance
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
- Active state bar license preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional litigation experience
- Experience supporting immigration litigation is highly desirable
- Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to successfully obtain and maintain the required federal background investigation/adjudication
- Valid state driver’s license required
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, DC
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Long-term federal government contract stability
- Hybrid telework flexibility
- Opportunity to support impactful federal litigation and policy initiatives
- Collaborative work environment alongside experienced federal attorneys and legal professionals
- Exposure to complex and high-visibility legal matters
Qualified candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding federal legal support role are encouraged to apply.