Law Clerk II - Doc Review

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing moderately complex legal research; 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. Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects. Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff. • Provide litigation support by interacting with clients and attorneys. • Perform legal research using tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. • Reviewing and analyzing documents obtained during the course of the investigation and • explaining/summarizing them to lawyers; many documents will require proficiency in Mandarin/Chinese (reading, writing and speaking) • Identifying and preparing documents for production to third parties. Required Qualifications: • Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location. • Must be fluent in Mandarin/Chinese language (reading, writing, speaking). • Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two (2) years of study or, an equivalent level of seven (7) years legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted. • Additionally, must have at least two (2) years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys. 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. • Experienced with document review in Relativity This is a remote position that requires the worked to be performed within the DC metro area. Hiring hourly rate of pay: $46.90(Hourly rate set by SCA) • This position is regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Service Contract Act (SCA) contract. The DOL regulates the minimum hourly rate of pay, holiday and vacation leave benefits, and Health and Welfare (H&W) money. • Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Apply tot his job