Amentum

Law Clerk I

Amentum • $80K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed, or equivalent legal experience.
  • At least six years of relevant legal training or experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Professional proficiency in English and at least one other language (Spanish preferred).
  • Experience with large document review projects, specifically using Relativity.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state court systems and legal research resources.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; familiarity with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
  • Hands-on experience with computer applications, particularly document review and ESI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior staff in document review for relevance, privilege, and discovery.
  • Conduct simple to moderately complex legal research to support attorney teams.
  • Prepare draft legal documents including motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
  • Utilize Relativity for document review, searches, and tagging.
  • Work collaboratively under the direction of attorneys and project managers.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement for professional development.
  • Parental leave for family support.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options for eligible expenses.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Pet insurance available for pet owners.
Full Job Description
  • Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Law Clerk II, Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor.
  • Performs document review on assigned cases using Relativity.
  • Document review includes review for relevance, privilege and discovery support.
  • Performs simple and to moderately complex legal research for the attorney teams staff.
  • May assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • This position supports an SCA (Service Contract Act) contract; therefore, the hourly wage is determined by the Department of Labor.
  • Must be professionally proficient/fluent in English and at least one another language (Spanish preferred).
  • Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one (1) year of study or, an equivalent level six (6) years of legal training or experience may be substituted or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
  • Requires prior experience with large document review projects using Relativity.
  • Must be able to navigate review windows, conduct searches and tagging documents in Relativity.
  • Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
  • 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 a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
  • Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employers cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.

 

     

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

     

Compensation Details:

$38.77

     

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

     

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

     

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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