Law Clerk I
Location: Washington DC, DCPosted On: 05/19/2026
Requirement Code: 73726
Requirement Detail
Education: JD Required. Bar membership is preferred. Role Location: HYBRID (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Required Skills: 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. In addition to the LCAT requirements above: • Experience in reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing claims, with the ability to apply established criteria to determine legal sufficiency. • Experience in analyzing and organizing documents for supporting evidence and determining mechanisms to perfect insufficient claims. • Strong Excel skills with experience using complex workbooks. • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including experience working with the public (claimants) and with external attorneys (claimants’ legal representatives). • Excellent research and writing skills, demonstrated experience working with complex statutory and regulatory schemes, and flexibility and creativity in the application of existing policies. Preferred Skills: Claims review experience Day-to-day Responsibilities: Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. 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. Expected Deliverables: Claims review determinations