Law Clerk

Founded in 2014, Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a veteran-led SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Maryland, delivering trusted program management, administrative, and mission support services to federal agencies nationwide. For more than a decade, we have supported critical operations for partners including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, National Guard, Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Known for our integrity, transparency, and commitment to excellence, Crossroads has built a solid reputation as a reliable federal partner dedicated to delivering measurable performance and taking care of the people who make each mission possible.

**Contingent upon Award**

Position Title

Law Clerk

Location

U.S. Attorney’s Office
Middle District of Georgia
300 Mulberry Street, Suite 400
Macon, GA 31201

Position Summary

The Law Clerk provides professional legal support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Criminal and Civil Divisions. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, analyzing case law and statutes, and assisting attorneys with case preparation. The Law Clerk supports the Department of Justice’s mission to prosecute criminal cases, represent the United States in civil litigation, and enforce federal laws.

The position does not involve representing the United States in court, but provides legal and analytical support for ongoing litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct research and analysis of statutes, legislative history, judicial precedents, agency regulations, and legal publications.
• Evaluate complex legal issues and provide research findings to support attorneys in ongoing cases.

Case Support

• Assist Assistant United States Attorneys with case preparation by summarizing facts, identifying legal issues, and providing relevant case law.
• Review and analyze case files to identify potential legal defenses, violations, or causes of action.

Legal Writing

• Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents for attorney review and signature.
• Prepare proposed orders for judges and magistrates.

Habeas Corpus & Immigration Case Management

• Manage and monitor matters related to 28 U.S.C. §2255 (habeas corpus) and immigration habeas cases, including:
• Receiving and docketing filings
• Tracking deadlines and court schedules
• Coordinating with attorneys and support staff
• Preparing draft responses for attorney review
• Ensuring timely filings with the court.

Legal Compliance & Updates

• Maintain awareness of changes in federal, state, and local laws affecting criminal and civil litigation.
• Alert attorneys to potential legal issues identified during case analysis.

Additional Duties

• Provide general litigation support as needed.
• Perform other related legal support duties assigned by supervising attorneys within the scope of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed member of a state bar
• Minimum 1 year of post-J.D. professional legal experience or relevant legal work experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience using legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and synthesize large amounts of legal information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with attorneys, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work on multiple cases simultaneously.

Work Schedule

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (excluding federal holidays).

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation clearance.

Tools & Resources Provided

The position may utilize government-provided legal and investigative systems including:

• Westlaw
• LexisNexis
• PACER
• Accurint
• Other federal legal databases and systems.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
• 401k
• Life Insurance plans
• Employee Health and Wellness program

Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled