Communication Skills, Documentation Review, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Litigation, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Law Clerk I - Washington, DC
Duration: 12+ months, Onsite
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor
- Perform complex legal research for the trial staff
- Assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege; assist attorneys with all phases of litigation
Required Skills:
- Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
- Hands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging
- Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
Education: JD required