We need an experienced Entry-Level Legal Law Clerk to provide support on-going criminal prosecutions for the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Washington at its Spokane, WA headquarters office. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda dealing with a variety of issues
Assist AUSAs in preparing for court hearings and meetings with opposing counsel
Assist AUSAs in preparing for depositions, settlement conferences, and client meetings
Assist AUSAs in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts covering a broad spectrum of issues
Assist AUSAs in cases covering civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws
Assist AUSAs in defense of federal agency actions under a variety of laws
Participate in court hearings, moot courts, and other events that support the litigation work of the USAO
BACKGROUND
Progressive and relevant experience
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor degree required
LOCATION
Spokane, WA 99210
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) Eastern District of Washington
TRAVEL
No travel required
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2 or 1099
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
