Job Description
Job Description
Legal Clerk
Federal Government Agency (Contract Position)
Location: Southwest Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite at a Federal Government Agency in SW Washington, DC. Limited telework may be permitted based on agency requirements.
Contract Duration: 1–3 Year Contract with Potential for Extension
Position Overview
A Federal Government Agency is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Clerk to provide administrative and legal support within its appellate and case management operations. This position supports the processing of appeals, maintenance of legal records, case tracking activities, and the preparation of legal correspondence and documentation.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to apply laws and regulations to factual situations, and experience working with legal documents, case files, and electronic records systems. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support critical federal legal operations in a professional and mission-driven environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess one of the following:
Education
- Associate’s Degree; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience Substitution
In lieu of the education requirement, candidates may qualify with:
- At least one (1) year of specialized experience applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to facts and circumstances presented in legal, administrative, or regulatory matters.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze issues and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to facts presented.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prepare, proofread, and format legal correspondence, reports, and official documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro and electronic document management systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and case files.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
- Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities
Case Processing and Appeals Support
- Review and prepare acknowledgment orders and related legal correspondence.
- Enter new appeals and update existing case information within agency electronic case tracking and e-filing systems.
- Monitor case activity and ensure records are maintained accurately and timely.
- Assist with processing legal and administrative documentation related to appeals.
Case File Management
- Create, organize, and maintain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) case files and related records.
- Ensure all case documentation is properly filed, indexed, and maintained within electronic and physical filing systems.
- Maintain case records in accordance with agency procedures and records management requirements.
Administrative and Legal Support
- Request court reporters and coordinate related documentation and scheduling activities.
- Process incoming and outgoing legal correspondence and case-related mail.
- Prepare and distribute "Ready-to-Go" decisions and other official communications.
- Assist with document preparation, scanning, filing, and records management activities.
- Support attorneys, legal staff, and management personnel with administrative and clerical functions.
Reporting and Records Administration
- Prepare routine administrative reports and weekly activity reports.
- Track case status information and update agency databases and tracking systems.
- Maintain logs, reports, and records to support legal operations and management reporting requirements.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of records and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting a law office, legal department, court system, administrative tribunal, or federal government agency.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, legal documentation, and case management procedures.
- Experience using electronic filing systems, records management systems, or case tracking applications.
- Experience working in a federal, state, or local government environment.
Security Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to successfully pass any required federal background investigation and security screening.
- Must comply with all federal agency security, confidentiality, and records management requirements.