Job Description
Founded in 2002, Centre Law and Consulting is a certified Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Tysons, VA. Centre Law & Consulting (www.centrelawgroup.com) is both a law firm representing federal government contractors and a company that also provides services to the federal government. Our innovative approach as both a law firm and a federal contractor has put us at the forefront of the industry for over 20 years.
Centre Law & Consulting is seeking a Litigation Support Attorney.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD)
Experience/Skills:
Junior Attorney must have at least one (1) year of document review experience in complex litigation matters.
Qualifications:
- Must have an active U.S. bar license and be in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
- Must reside in Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC.
Must have or have access to the following equipment and knowledge:
Key Responsibilities:
Organize, review, code, and tag documents for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege; and create and compile, organize and index exhibits, reports, and physical evidence for use in legal proceedings.
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents upon request, to identify laws, statutes, regulations, and court opinions relevant to the case(s).
Perform legal research using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and various other online databases and sources that contain current information.
Support agency attorneys with discovery and communication to opposing counsel and for the record in first drafts of motions (i.e., dispositive) and pleadings.
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and motions, sometimes with short deadlines.
Additional Requirements:
Candidate will be required to submit the following documents at least 14 days prior to the date that they expect to begin work: an OF-306, Fair Credit Release, Tax Check Waiver, Background Investigation Clearance Form, Intelligence Background Form, active fingerprints in USACCESS/GSA.
Place of Performance:
The work will be performed hybrid (Peace Corps headquarters and remote), but primarily remotely. The Peace Corps’ headquarters is located at 1275 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20526. The Peace Corps’ core hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Washington DC local time. If the job is mostly remote, then one day will be required in our Tysons office.
Salary and Benefits:
Centre Law offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package to include Medical, Dental, Vision as well as Life/AD&D insurance, a generous 4% match to our 401(k) savings plan, vacation and sick leave. There are also opportunities for professional development, growth, and a great work-life balance.
To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to sdahal@centrelawgroup.com.
Centre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on Individual merit and qualifications. In compliance with the latest Executive Orders, we ensure a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Centre does not engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin. Our policies are designed to promote merit-based opportunities and inclusiveness. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Centre also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, as well as for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This includes accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Our company strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who engage in protected activities, such as reporting or opposing discrimination or harassment, participating in the EEO process, requesting reasonable accommodations, or exercising any appeal or grievance rights provided by law. We provide training to all employees on recognizing and preventing retaliation in the workplace.