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Job Title
Senior Law Clerk
Company
Chenega Corporation EH&F
Job Description
The Law Clerk III Senior Division of Enforcement, Trial Unit shall provide legal research and litigation support to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Enforcement, Trial Unit. The SEC’s Division of Enforcement utilizes a variety of data that contain current, historical and futures information about sensitive public company data, mutual fund data, and trade/quote data.
Responsibilities
Assists attorneys with all phases of the litigation process.
Performs complex legal research for trial staff.
Reviews documents for relevance and privilege
Compiles case materials.
Assists in the preparation or prepares draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law.
Organizes information for legal forms and documents including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings.
Conducts complex legal research and analysis for trial staff.
Reviews evidence, takes witness statements, and assists in trial preparations and investigations.
May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Passed the bar exam in one of the 50 U.S. States or the District of Columbia
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience to include litigation and trial
Ability to provide a favourable credit history
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proificient legal software such as LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
Possess knowledge of federal and state court systems
Litigation and trial experience to include interviewing witnesses
Experience drafting and reviewing various legal documents such as motions, briefs, subpoenas, legal memoranda, and correspondence for attorneys with the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations
Experience proofreading and cite-checking briefs and other materials
Knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources
Experience conducting various types of research related to laws, legal articles, and other information relevant to a case using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw
Possess a keen sense of accountability and taking ownership over projects
Must be a critical thinker who displays a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing work product
Ability to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment independently and as part of a team
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, flexibility in shifting focus
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.
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Location
Washington, DC
Company Profile
We specialize in professional staffing and support services to a broad segment of federal agencies through a variety of contract vehicles. As Alaska Native Corporation subsidiaries, we offer flexible and streamlined sole source procurement options to federal customers.
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Salary: Hourly USD 50
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