Law Clerk II – Office of International Affairs

About the role

CACI is hiring a Law Clerk II for its Office of International Affairs in Washington. The position offers an attorney hands-on experience applying their knowledge to high-profile cases investigated and litigated by the Department of Justice, working with domestic partners and foreign counterparts to enforce the law and advance public safety. It is a full-time, regular position under the Service Contract Act, with no travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Work in a high-performing team, honing analytical and research skills through intensive document reviews to identify relevant documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research to build cases.
• Perform complex legal research.
• Assist in preparing draft legal documents such as motions, briefs and memoranda of law.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege, and assist attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required profile

• Law degree.
• At least two to three years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects, with proven capabilities and communication skills to interact with clients and attorneys.
• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with a range of computer applications, including word processing, databases (document review and file management systems), spreadsheets and imaging.
• Hands-on familiarity with eDiscovery applications and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• DOJ MBI clearance obtainable (U.S. citizenship required).
• Desired: prior experience supporting the Federal Government.

Required skills

• Legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• eDiscovery applications and procedures.

What we offer

• Tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal certificates.
• Pay of $46.90 per hour, meeting or exceeding the minimum required by the wage determination for the position.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.