Law Clerk 1
- Washington, DC, United States
$47.5 to $55 USD / hour
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- $47.5 to $55 USD / hour
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Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Law Clerk 1 to support document review and legal analysis efforts for a Long-term Contract position based in Washington, District of Columbia. This opportunity is well suited for a Juris Doctor graduate who is not yet licensed and is interested in contributing to litigation and immigration law matters in a structured, high-volume legal environment. The role requires strong judgment, careful review of case materials, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. For immediate consideration, apply today and contact Grace Nowlin at (202) 998-8423 for additional information.
Responsibilities:
- Examine large volumes of legal and case-related records to identify relevant information and organize findings for attorney review.
- Assess documents for responsiveness, privilege, and issue relevance in connection with litigation and immigration law matters.
- Prepare concise summaries, notes, and coding decisions to support case strategy and downstream legal workflows.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency while reviewing materials within established protocols, deadlines, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with attorneys, legal support teams, and project leads to resolve review questions and escalate sensitive issues when needed.
- Track reviewed materials and update review platforms or databases to ensure complete and reliable case documentation.
- Conduct basic legal research to clarify case issues, procedural questions, or subject-matter considerations tied to assigned matters.
- Safeguard confidential information and handle all records in accordance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
- Juris Doctor degree required; active bar admission is not required for this position.
- Prior exposure to document review, legal research, or case support work in a law firm, corporate legal department, or review environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of immigration law and litigation processes.
- Ability to analyze written materials carefully and make consistent decisions based on review guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage high-volume assignments under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Proficiency with document review systems, legal databases, or similar electronic case management tools.
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
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Skills
- Legal research
- Work efficiently
- Litigation
- Immigration law
- Documentation
- Bar admission
- Organizational skills
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Work independently