Job Description

LAW CLERK 

Address: Washington, DC

PUBLIC TRUST REQUIRED (having one currently is a huge plus)  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs complex legal research for the trial staff.

• Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

MORE SPECIFICALLY: LAW CLERK I:

• Provide coordination, logistical and legal support to the ECS Victim-Witness Coordinator, ECS attorneys and staff in relation to the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA), 

• Assist with victim identification, case tracking and status reporting

• Serve as an VRRA/CVRA information and program resource for victims, state, federal, territorial, tribal, and local law enforcement

• Provide victim notification of court proceedings, available services and rights under the VRRA/CVRA • Prepare victim impact statements

• Entering and assuring required information within Victim Notification System (VNS) Data Management System and agency case management systems

• Produce informational aids for attorney and law enforcement training on victim issues under the CVRA

• Provide coordination, logistical and legal support to the EPA National Victim-Witness Coordinator, EPA-CID agents, and EPA attorneys (EPA Criminal Staff) in relation to the VRRA and CVRA

• Assist with victim identification, case tracking and status reporting

• Serve as an VRRA/CVRA information and program resource for victims, state, federal, territorial, tribal, and local law enforcement

• Provide victim notification of court proceedings, available services and rights under the VRRA/CVRA

• Assist administration of the EPA-CID emergency victim assistance fund

• Entering and assuring required information within Victim Notification System (VNS) Data Management System and agency case management systems

• Produce informational aids for attorney and law enforcement training on victim issues under the CVRA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.

• 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.

• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Public Trust Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently have a favorably adjudicated Public Trust Clearance, preferred Deliverables:

• Resume in Word version (not PDF) with no less than 1” margins and 10 point font; 2-page limit

• Make sure resume clearly states software expertise (i.e., Relativity, iPro, CaseMap, Trial Director, Concordance, etc.), as well as any certifications

• Clearly state if you are submitting only as a permanent placement vs temp-to-perm; pricing for permanent placements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

Company Description

For 30 years, the Midtown Group has been connecting talented professionals with incredible employment opportunities. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state, and local government agencies. Whether you’re looking for a temporary role or direct hire position, Midtown wants you to Love What You Do. To get you there, we can navigate the best options in your industry, connect you directly to hiring managers, and give you the insider tips you need to nail your interview. You’ve got the skills. You’ve got the experience. Let Midtown get you the response your resume deserves. Check us out! www.themidtowngroup.com Finding the perfect fit should always be this easy. The Midtown Group is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.