GENERAL CLERK III - POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) located in District of Columbia is the principal litigator for the United States Government in District of Columbia. The mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) is to prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the Federal Government, and to prosecute and defend civil cases in which the United States is a party. We are seeking a General Clerk III to provide document management analysis and support for the USAO in the District of Columbia.

DUTIES

Under the direction of the Task Supervisor, the General Litigation Clerk Professional performs moderately complex litigation support tasks, including, for example, detailed review and analysis of case materials in a broad range of subject matters, such as financial records, health care materials, and other litigation files; detailed indexing of case files; drafting procedures for accomplishing litigation support assignments; document acquisition related tasks; screening for privilege documents; conducting database searches; and performing e-discovery culling. Proofreads and edits deliverable products. Sometimes serves as "team leader" for larger group of Document Management Technicians and clerical support staff. Often works with minimal supervision. Reports to Task Supervisor or Project Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Performs moderately complex litigation support tasks, including, detailed review and analysis of case materials in a broad range of subject matters, such as financial records, health care materials, and other litigation files;
• Completes detailed indexing of case files;
• Drafts procedures for accomplishing litigation support assignments;
• Performs document acquisition related tasks including screening for privilege documents; conducting database searches; and performing e-discovery culling.
• Proofreads and edits deliverable products.
• Sometimes serves as "team leader" for larger group of Document Management Technicians and clerical support staff. Often works with minimal supervision.
• The candidate will be asked to assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No supervisory or management authority.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year of experience on major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree. Certain assignments may require experience or substantial undergraduate coursework in, for example, finance/accounting, health care, or substantial experience in the legal environment or in information technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities.
• Requires hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, data processing environments, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as Oracle, Concordance, Summation, Trial Director, etc.
• Should be a knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Individual(s) selected will be subject to a Department of Justice background investigation. Candidate must be able to successfully pass a Minimum Background Investigation prior to starting work on site and receive favorable adjudication of the appropriate Department of Justice background investigation consistent with a position sensitivity level 5, which requires the completion of an SF 85P/S, Questionnaire/s for Public Trust Position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in an office setting; some walking, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required. There may be a need for the candidate to work overtime depending on work and case load.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) & Employer matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

COVID-19 precautions mirror those of the Federal Government guidelines.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Major litigation support projects: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person