Description:

A Global Program Management Specialist has a great job opportunity to work with the Department Of Justice in its Antitrust Division. As a Law Clerk, you will support the Litigation Program in a Document Review Unit which will be used to support and enhance document review on Criminal and Civil matters. The main function of this position will include but is not limited to:
Responsibilities/Duties:
  • 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 assists attorneys with all phases of litigation
  • Assists attorneys with all phases of criminal litigation, including pretrial discovery, motions, hearings, trials, and appeals.
  • Reviews and analyzes documents, transcripts, files, and other materials to locate information and evidence relevant to investigative actions or responsiveness to grand jury subpoenas.
  • Uses electronic databases to perform litigation support tasks, including reviewing, organizing, indexing, tagging, and summarizing documents, files, and other materials.
  • Conducts database searches for documents and information.
  • In addition to objective document review, performs document review of a subjective nature including coding materials for case-specific legal issues, themes, and areas for further investigation.
  • Works closely with Trial Attorneys to gain subject-matter knowledge of the industry under investigation.
  • Assists attorneys in preparing for, and conducting, interviews with prospective fact witnesses, investigative sources, and expert witnesses.

Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
  • Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • 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.
  • Must have hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
  • Familiarity with federal criminal investigations and trials is desirable.