Law Clerk I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal and programmatic assistance to designated Attorney Advisors and supervisory attorneys for the USAO, District of New Jersey.

• Facilitate criminal and civil cases via legal research, analysis, case tracking, and drafting of written products.

• Identify relevant administrative, statutory, and regulatory laws, and determine possible defenses, violations, or causes of action.

• Evaluate the applicability of policy, program, and legislative initiatives.

• Create written materials that outline legal issues, analyze guidance and associated program areas, and offer recommendations.

• Aid in the review, support, and implementation of policies and guidelines related to USAO programs, processes, and requirements.

• Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives to assess their effects on the USAO and EOUSA operations.

• Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws, as well as new criminal and civil rules and procedures.

• Notify Attorney Advisors of potential issues uncovered during reviews and analyses.

• Provide support in areas involving immigration, civil and criminal matters, violent crime, fraud, human trafficking, drugs, and other relevant program areas.

• Receive and log matters; manage calendars and track deadlines; and retrieve pertinent files, data, and case or program information.

• Evaluate and analyze relevant data.

• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, written materials, correspondence, legal documents, and other responses for attorney review or signature.

• Examine statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency regulations, and law review articles, including for complex or unprecedented assignments.

• Provide briefings to attorneys on significant facts, issues, and case law.

• Safeguard confidential information and adhere to restrictions on disclosure and the use of artificial intelligence systems.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• U.S. citizenship.

• Capability to secure adjudication for the necessary background investigation, including the Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust investigation.

• Valid state driver’s license.

• Minimum of two years of professional litigation experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Solid understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.

• Experience and expertise in performing the Law Clerk I services as described above.

• Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adjust to unforeseen developments.

• Capacity to work extended periods sitting at a desk and using a computer; may occasionally involve standing or moving around the office for extended durations.

• Must successfully meet pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.

• Paid time off.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance options.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Support for professional development, training, and certification.

• Voluntary accident benefits.

• Critical illness benefits.

• Identity theft protection.