Law Clerk I

Job overview

The Law Clerk I is an onsite, full-time position in Atlanta, GA, with annual compensation of $70,000–$80,000. The clerk works in the Legal department at Contact Government Services, supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. Working under a project supervisor or manager, the clerk conducts legal research, supports litigation, and helps prepare and review legal documents. The work assists attorneys and trial staff with case analysis, filings, and related legal matters.

What you'll do

• Conduct complex legal research
• assist with draft motions, briefs, and memoranda
• review new cases and pertinent laws
• edit decisions and legal opinions
• review cases for issuance and amicus briefs
• respond to citizen letters
• brief attorneys on legal issues and draft facts
• assist attorneys through litigation phases
• cite-check using online legal research tools and Bluebook.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law clerk i

legal research

litigation support

federal agency

atlanta ga

contact government services

$70k–$80k/year

westlaw

lexis

bluebook

full-time

health and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• state and federal holidays.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor, current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school after at least one year, or an accepted equivalent level of legal training, experience, or education.

About the employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.