Civil Litigation Law Clerk

Tucson, AZ

Full Time

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Experienced

ROLE
We are seeking a Civil Litigation Law Clerk to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona (USAO-AZ) in Tucson, 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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with assigned AUSAs and supervisory attorneys to review applicable laws, regulations, defenses, violations, and causes of action
Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws, including criminal and civil rules and procedures
Review case files, analyze case-related information, and alert attorneys to potential legal or procedural issues
Support 28 U.S.C. § 2255 habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters through docketing, calendaring, file coordination, drafting, and timely filing support
Coordinate with AUSAs and support staff to locate case files and materials needed to prepare legal responses
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules, regulations, and law review articles related to assigned cases
Support complex or unusual matters by briefing attorneys on relevant facts, legal issues, and case law
Draft correspondence, legal documents, and proposed responses for attorney review and signature
Prepare proposed orders for review and signature by judges and magistrates
Maintain awareness of new criminal and civil rules and procedures that may affect assigned matters

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of the USAO office
Valid state driver’s license

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum two (2) years of professional work experience
Experience performing legal research, case analysis, drafting, docketing, calendaring, and litigation support services

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

LOCATION

Tucson, AZ 85701

TELEWORK

Telework is not authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
Must be able to successfully complete a Tier II Civil background investigation

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required within the district or occasionally outside the district as needed

WORK HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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