CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Law Clerk II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Assist with all phases of litigation regarded opioid cases, and other high-profile cases litigated by this office.
  • Assist with trial prep, litigation tasks, and all other tasks as assigned by attorneys.
  • Reviews and analyzes documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate information & evidence relevant to investigative actions.
  • Uses electronic databases to perform litigation support tasks, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents, files, and other materials.
  • Conducts database searches for documents and information.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with review platforms and tools.
  • Apply redactions to documents of all types including audio files.
  • Draft review memos and other litigation documents as required by attorneys.
  • Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing litigation.
  • Draft, organize and manage litigation review materials.
  • Use task ticketing software to track litigation case support.

Requirements

  • J.D. Degree
  • Active member of the Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
  • Experience with civil litigation (preferred), especially if such experience involves complex federal cases and jury trials
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted. Additionally, must have at least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
  • 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 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.
  • Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation supportdocument reviewlegal researchredactiontrial preparationdatabase searcheseDiscoverycivil litigationindexingsummarizing
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsattention to detailwriting skillsclient interactionteam collaborationtime management
Certifications
J.D. DegreeActive Bar membership