Description:

The Gilchrist Law Firm PA, has a great opportunity to work as a Law Clerk under the direction of a Supervisory or Project Manager at the United States Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Location: Hybrid (2 days in-office / 3 days remote)

Note: The status of remote work may change at any time based on business needs. Candidates must be able and willing to work from the office as required.

Responsibilities:

Perform complex legal research under the direction of a Supervisory or Project Manager.
Prepare draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
Review legal documents for relevance and privilege.
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.
Serve as the primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and client staff on larger projects, acting independently and/or as a team leader.
Provide ongoing legal support specifically for Water cases.
Manage document review tasks, including cite-checking and editing.
Work effectively with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures, ensuring thorough and precise document management.
Collaborate closely with legal teams and provide legal research insights using tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in litigation support or task order-related projects, demonstrating the ability to manage complex cases.
Strong familiarity with federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research tools.
Proven ability to work independently and lead teams, particularly on larger legal projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in using legal research tools, such as LEXIS and Westlaw, as well as proficiency in a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and imaging tools.
Hands-on experience with ESI tools and eDiscovery procedures is essential.
Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Willingness to work in-office as required by client requests and project demands.

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