Law Clerk I Job at AITHERAS, LLC, Washington DC

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  • AITHERAS, LLC
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Law Clerk 1 

Department: DOJ OPA Contract 

Location: 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20350 (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Full-time 

Reports To: Program Manager 

SCA Compensation: $38.77 + $4.93 in Fringe Benefits - What is an SCA role

Company Overview 

AITHERAS, LLC is a customer-focused IT consulting firm delivering cost-effective, mission-critical solutions since 2002. We specialize in Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, IT Engineering, Application Development, and Cyber Security. Based in Rockville, MD, we’re ISO 9001:2015 certified, an SBA-designated Small Business, and an MBE-certified firm by MDOT. We partner with over 100 clients to create scalable, innovative solutions that drive success. 

Job Summary 

The Law Clerk supports DOJ OPA operations by processing incoming clemency petitions and correspondence, requesting and extracting Bureau of Prisons (BOP) reports, updating the IQ electronic case management system, and maintaining accurate electronic and paper case files. The work enables DOJ attorneys to evaluate petitions and prepare clemency recommendations for Presidential decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Screen, review, analyze, and sort incoming mail and correspondence (electronic and hardcopy). Electronically request BOP reports and extract required information to populate fields in IQ. Scan, prep, unitize, and file commutation and pardon petitions. 
  • Process scanned petitions for upload to IQ and to the shared network drive. 
  • Perform issue coding and structured data entry in IQ. 
  • Conduct routine electronic file maintenance and manage backup copies of original petitions. Compile and organize relevant documents for attorney review and evaluation. 
  • Coordinate effectively with DOJ attorneys, staff, and external agencies as required by workflow. Follow DOJ/contract security and information-handling requirements when working with sensitive information.

Required Qualifications 

  • J.D. or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed. At least 1 year of litigation experience. 
  • Working knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures/resources. Proficiency with Westlaw and LexisNexis. 
  • Familiarity with document/file management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging/scanning workflows. 
  • Familiarity with ESI tools and understanding of eDiscovery procedures/resources. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate data entry and issue coding. Ability to handle high-volume mail/casework with consistent quality and timeliness. 
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to work with multiple agencies and attorneys. U.S. Citizen; able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Prior experience in government and/or litigation support environments. 
  • Trial experience. 
  • Current or active clearance/suitability (Public Trust or higher). 
  • Experience with case management platforms (including IQ or comparable systems). 
  • Experience with DOJ information handling, privacy, or security compliance (PII/CUI-style controls).

​​​​​​​ Benefits 
Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, sick leave, 401(k) matching, and more Take a closer look at our healthcare  

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

AITHERAS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office

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