Law Clerk III – Constitutional Law

Job Description

Law Clerk III – Constitutional Law | CACI International Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CACI International Inc, supporting Department of Justice attorney teams in an in-person capacity, likely in Washington, DC. CACI International Inc is a 22,322-person organization that provides information solutions and services to government customers. This position offers a unique opportunity for a law clerk to become a niche expert in constitutional law, contributing directly to complex legal investigations and litigation for national safety. The role emphasizes deep legal research, evidence analysis, and strategic case development, with significant visibility and interaction with legal professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full time
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC
• Pay: $98800–$217500 yearly
• Team: Part of a team supporting DOJ attorney teams, reporting to a Project Manager
• Mission: Conduct complex legal research and perform deep dive substantive document reviews on assigned investigations and cases, specifically focusing on Constitutional Law and 5th Amendment Takings litigation.
• Tech Stack: LEXIS, Westlaw, Relativity, PACER, word processing, databases (document review, file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, ESI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Conduct complex legal research and perform deep dive substantive document reviews on assigned investigations and cases.
• Strategy: Work closely with DOJ attorney teams to develop case strategies, review and analyze evidence, and make recommendations to further investigations.
• Drafting: Assist with drafting legal documents such as motions, memorandums, and briefs, interacting with attorneys and experts to prepare for interviews, depositions, and trial.
• Review: Review documents for relevance and privilege, with a particular focus on Constitutional Law and 5th Amendment Takings litigation.
• Leadership: Act independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects, serving as a primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must have a law degree, sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DOJ MBI.
• Experience: Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys. Requires hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, ESI tools, and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Skills: Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Bonus: Relativity experience, previous Federal Court Trial experience, Lexis/Westlaw/PACER experience, driven by accuracy/high attention to detail, strong written and verbal skills (particularly in a client office environment).