What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk I position at CTR Management Group, LLC?
Description
Job Title: Law Clerk I (Federal Contract)
Reports To: CTR Program Manager
Location (s): Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Clearance: Facilities Clearance
THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD
Position Summary
At CTRMG, we specialize in various core capabilities including Human Capital Management Services, Acquisition Support Services, IT Management Support Services, Grants Management Services, Medical and Laboratory services, and Healthcare Delivery Services. With our wide range of experience, we provide valuable expertise in critical areas of consulting and acquisition operations.
The Law Clerk I provides legal research, analytical, and litigation support services to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and supervisory attorneys in support of the client under a federal government contract. The position supports both criminal and civil matters, including complex and time-sensitive litigation, habeas corpus proceedings, and immigration-related cases. Law Clerk I functions under attorney supervision and in compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and contract requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Law Clerk I shall perform, at a minimum, the following duties:
Required Qualifications
Candidate Shall Meet The Following Minimum Requirements
CTR Management Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Title: Law Clerk I (Federal Contract)
Reports To: CTR Program Manager
Location (s): Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Clearance: Facilities Clearance
THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD
Position Summary
At CTRMG, we specialize in various core capabilities including Human Capital Management Services, Acquisition Support Services, IT Management Support Services, Grants Management Services, Medical and Laboratory services, and Healthcare Delivery Services. With our wide range of experience, we provide valuable expertise in critical areas of consulting and acquisition operations.
The Law Clerk I provides legal research, analytical, and litigation support services to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and supervisory attorneys in support of the client under a federal government contract. The position supports both criminal and civil matters, including complex and time-sensitive litigation, habeas corpus proceedings, and immigration-related cases. Law Clerk I functions under attorney supervision and in compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and contract requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Law Clerk I shall perform, at a minimum, the following duties:
- Provide direct legal support to assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys by identifying and analyzing applicable administrative, statutory, and regulatory law.
- Research and identify potential defenses, violations, causes of action, and legal issues relevant to assigned cases.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as current criminal and civil rules and procedures.
- Review, analyze, and interpret information contained in case files and timely alert AUSAs to potential legal, procedural, or factual issues.
- Support litigation related to 28 U.S.C.
- 2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas matters, including:
- Receiving, logging, and docketing pleadings and filings
- Calendaring court ordered deadlines and statutory due dates
- Coordinating with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and records
- Drafting responses and legal memoranda for attorney review
- Assisting with timely filing of court documents in accordance with applicable rules
- Conduct in depth legal research and analysis of statutes, legislative history, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and legal scholarship, including matters that are complex, novel, or unprecedented.
- Brief AUSAs on pertinent facts, procedural posture, legal issues, and relevant case law.
- Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other documents for attorney signature.
- Prepare proposed orders for review and submission to judges and magistrates.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of litigation, case management, and contract objectives.
Required Qualifications
Candidate Shall Meet The Following Minimum Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to successfully obtain and maintain adjudication for the required background investigation
- Valid state driver’s license
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience and expertise performing services comparable to those described in this position
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions on short notice and adapt to changing priorities
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the supported USAO office
- Prior experience supporting DOJ, USAO, or other federal litigation environments
- Experience with habeas corpus or immigration related matters
- Familiarity with federal court filing systems and case management processes
CTR Management Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.