Job Summary

The Law Clerk II provides direct provide direct assistance to a federal client in addressing civil pandemic-related health care fraud and/or opioid-related matters. This position will provide support for civil cases and investigations concerning these areas. Pandemic-related health care fraud matters may concern: the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Uninsured Program and other HRSA-funded programs, COVID test kits, the Provider Relief Fund, Medicare COVID waivers, nursing homes, and other comparable matters. Opioid-related matters may include the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time

Duty Station: Brooklyn, New York

Compensation:

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.

• $25-$45 Hourly Range
• FLSA Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and drafting legal memoranda, motions, and briefs
• Drafts investigatory subpoenas and discovery requests
• Reviews and analyzes documents and information obtained during investigations or turned over during litigation discovery, and assists clients in presentations, meetings, depositions, interviews, and court proceedings
• Assists in the preparation for and participates in witness interviews and depositions
• Analyzes documents and information to identify violations of the Controlled Substances Act and/or the False Claims Act and avenues for enforcement of such violations
• Presents findings and recommendations to clients and participates in strategy meetings
• Works collaboratively with clients and legal support staff
• Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects. Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff.
• This Position Description (PD) is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee; Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.

Education and Experience

• Required: Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
• Required: U.S. Citizenship
• Required: J.D. degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least two years of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
• Required: Two (2) years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys
• Preferred: Experience with civil litigation, especially if such experience involves complex federal cases and jury trials

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• MDLIVE
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

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