Innovative Driven is seeking qualified candidates for long-term project assignments (up to 4 years) as a Law Clerk supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Victim Compensation Fund. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful federal work while gaining valuable experience in a secure, professional environment.
The Law Clerk I must be able to perform complex legal research for the trial staff, assist in preparing draft legal documents (e.g, motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.) reviewing documents for relevance and privilege, and assist attorneys with all phases of litigation. The Law Clerk I staff will work under the direction of a Project Manager/Supervisor and in collaboration with lead support from DOJ.
Specific Job Description for this position:
- 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.
All applicants must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The placement process can take a while, so we will try to place you on upcoming reviews until the project has been awarded and you're cleared to start.
Important Details
Start: flexible, as soon as clearance is obtained
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Washington, DC (On-Site)
Estimate Weekly Hours: 40
Pay: Base rate is $38.77/hr & H&W $5.09/hr up to 40 hours.
Position Highlights
- Long-term assignment with the DOJ (up to 4 years)
- Opportunity to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Stable, project-based work with a respected federal client
- Professional experience in a high-impact government setting
- 11 paid federal holidays
- 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 15 years.
- Accrued sick leave up to 56 hours per anniversary year.
Important Requirements - Candidates selected for these roles will be required to:
- Complete a security pre-screening process
- Sign a letter of commitment for the duration of the assignment
- Successfully pass all clearance-related requirements
Ideal Candidates - We are looking for individuals who are:
- 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.
- Active Public Trust Clearance preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
