Legal Clerk

Oxford, MS

Full Time

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Entry Level

ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Legal Clerk to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi (USAO NDMS) in Oxford, MS. Your responsibilities will focus on delivering high-quality administrative and logistical support to ensure the effective coordination of fact witness travel, timely processing of reimbursement documentation, and daily collaboration with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), internal support staff, and external law enforcement and judicial partners in a secure federal environment.

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
I. Witness Coordination

Provide support to fact witnesses before, during, and after court proceedings
Communicate with witnesses regarding appearance times, travel arrangements, and special needs
Greet and escort witnesses to designated hearing or courtroom locations
Deliver courtroom orientation while ensuring a safe, appropriate waiting area is available
Notify AUSAs of unusual witness circumstances requiring attention or approval
Respond to inquiries from witnesses related to court procedures, scheduling, and reimbursements
Track active or upcoming witness appearances, grand jury sessions, and trial dates
Liaise with AUSAs, court personnel, United States Marshals Service (USMS), and other justice system partners as needed

II. Travel Coordination

Coordinate witness travel, lodging, and scheduling in alignment with Department of Justice (DOJ) and USAO policies
Collect required signatures and documentation to complete witness reimbursement
Prepare and process witness vouchers and reimbursement forms in compliance with DOJ guidelines
Monitor and reconcile government travel accounts associated with witness expenses

III. Administration

Maintain accurate witness files, calendars, and case-related databases
Draft routine correspondence using established legal terminology, procedural guidelines
Support general administrative operations related to fact witness management

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of legal administrative procedures and documentation standards
Knowledge of handling sensitive or confidential information in a legal or administrative setting
Skilled in word processing, data entry, and information retrieval using standard office software
Skilled in preparing, formatting, and editing reports, correspondence, and official documents
Skilled in organizing and maintaining case files, calendars, and internal tracking systems
Skilled in retrieving and analyzing information from internal databases and external sources
Ability to provide accurate case-related updates and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Ability to obtain and verify information from other agencies and partner organizations to support case coordination
Ability to ensure data accuracy and perform analytical calculations related to case tracking and reimbursements
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with legal personnel, witnesses, and external agencies

BACKGROUND

Experience supporting legal, court, or administrative operations preferred
Experience coordinating logistics or managing travel and reimbursements preferred
Experience working with government agencies or in a federal legal environment preferred
Experience handling confidential or sensitive information preferred
Experience interacting with external stakeholders such as witnesses, clients, or partner organizations preferred

EDUCATION

High school diploma required
Undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION

Oxford, MS 38655

TELEWORK

Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Justice

TRAVEL

Travel is required

WORK HOURS

40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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