Job Description
Law Clerk/Attorney
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level
Department: Lega l
CGS is seeking a Law Clerk/Attorney to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in Jackson, MS. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research, legal drafting, and administrative support to multiple attorneys.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Job Description
Oversees USAO’s practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters including:
receiving and docketing new motions, calendaring upcoming due dates, contacting appropriate AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses. Also assists AUSAs with large-scale projects necessitated by new judicial precedent or federal legislation.Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law
review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or
unprecedented nature.
Drafts legal documents for signature of appropriate attorney. Drafts proposed orders for signature
of judges and magistrates.
Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable legal
standards and identified strongest arguments.
Understands all applicable laws and keeps abreast of any new developments. Alerts AUSAs to
potential issues while working on the case file.
Other related duties within scope as assigned.
Position Requirements
Law Degree (J.D.)
Licensed by a state bar
Valid United States driver’s license and dependable vehicle
Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of online research
tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink)
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Our commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past nine years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
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For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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