Law Clerk

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (DC) is unique and serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Clerks assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute DC Code offenses ranging from misdemeanors to homicides; Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations; and Appellate Division are responsible for handling all appeals from criminal convictions in the DC Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia that is responsible for investigating and prosecuting an assortment of criminal cases. Types of cases include, but are not limited to, homicides, sexual assaults, carjackings, kidnappings, robberies, burglaries, domestic violence, and narcotics and weapons possession. Typical work assignments will include: Legal Research & Writing: Perform extensive research using Westlaw/Lexis, and draft legal documents including motions, orders, and memoranda. Case Preparation: Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and witness interviews. Case Management: Review complaints, petitions, and pleadings, and monitor changes in federal law and court precedent. Administrative Support: Manage case files, handle exhibit preparation, and maintain legal libraries. Communication: Act as a liaison between chambers/offices and attorneys. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.