Legal Clerk (DHHS)

ABOUT THE ROLE BlackFish is hiring Legal Clerks to join a dedicated team supporting a federal appellate program in Washington, DC. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in legal administration, case management, or federal regulatory work who want to build a career in the government contracting space while doing work that genuinely matters. As a Legal Clerk, you'll be the operational backbone of a high-volume legal docket - ensuring cases are properly tracked, correspondence is timely, and the administrative machinery of a federal appellate process runs without friction. Attention to detail, reliability, and a respect for process are the hallmarks of success in this role. This position is in support of a contract for which we are bidding. Any offer of employment will be contingent on contract award. -------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position Legal Clerk Level Entry-Mid Level (GS-6 Equivalent) Location Washington, DC - Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C St SW (Hybrid schedule) Hours Full-Time | 40 hours/week Start Date Late September 2026 Clearance Must be eligible for and obtain a federal PIV credential (Tier 1 / NACI background investigation). Prior clearance a strong plus. Compensation Competitive | Commensurate with experience | Full benefits -------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU'LL DO Your daily responsibilities will include: Review incoming appeals and prepare acknowledgment orders in accordance with federal appellate procedures and prescribed templates Enter new appeals into the Electronic Case Tracking System and e-Filing system; maintain and update case records with current status, documentation, and location information Create and maintain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) case files, ensuring completeness and proper organization throughout the case lifecycle Coordinate with court reporters for hearings; manage intake and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence including 'Ready-to-Go' decisions Perform routine administrative filing - physical and electronic - in compliance with records management protocols Prepare weekly administrative reports summarizing case activity, processing status, and workload metrics Apply laws and regulations to the facts of individual cases at a clerical level to ensure proper routing, categorizatio