Law Clerk II :: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Law Clerk II - Washington, DC

Duration: 12+ months, Onsite

Position Details:

• Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager.
• Perform complex legal research and prepare draft legal documents.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
• Act independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects.
• Primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other staff.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in litigation support or related projects.
• Proven communication skills to interact successfully with attorneys.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with computer applications like word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Additional Specifics:

• At least 2 years of Relativity document review experience.
• Legal writing experience is required.
• Some legal research experience is necessary.