Law Clerk

ROLEWe are seeking a Law Clerk to support the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona (USAO-AZ) in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with legal support that helps advance civil litigation, habeas corpus, and immigration habeas matters.This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIES Work with assigned AUSAs and supervisory attorneys to review applicable laws, regulations, defenses, violations, and causes of actionResearch and analyze federal, state, and local laws, including criminal and civil rules and proceduresReview case files, analyze case-related information, and alert attorneys to potential legal or procedural issuesSupport 28 U.S.C. § 2255 habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters through docketing, calendaring, file coordination, drafting, and timely filing supportCoordinate with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and materials needed to prepare legal responsesAnalyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and law review articles related to assigned casesSupport complex or unusual matters by briefing attorneys on relevant facts, legal issues, and case lawDraft correspondence, legal documents, and proposed responses for attorney review and signaturePrepare proposed orders for review and signature by judges and magistratesMaintain awareness of new criminal and civil rules and procedures that may affect assigned mattersREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal ProcedureProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developmentsPhysically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO officeValid state driver's licenseREQUIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years of professional work experienceExperience performing legal research, case analysis, drafting, docketing, calendaring, and litigation support servicesREQUIRED EDUCATION Juris Doctor (J.D.) degreeLOCATION Phoenix, AZ 85004TELEWORK Telework is not authorizedCLEARANCE U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentMust be able to successfully complete a Tier II Civil background investigationCLIENT U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)TRAVEL Travel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as neededWORK HOURS Full-time, 40 hours per weekEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION Employment Classification Eligibility — ExemptRELOCATION Not eligible for relocation benefits******************KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.Powered by JazzHR