Law Clerk/Attorney I

Title: Law Clerk/Attorney I

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: This is a full-time position that typically works business hours Monday through Friday.

About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

KACE is seeking an experienced Law Clerk/Attorney I in support of one of our clients to perform complex legal research and writing on sophisticated legal issues and assist with all phases of 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters.  The ideal candidate must be extremely well-organized and detail oriented, have excellent research and writing skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Oversees practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters including but not limited to receiving and docketing, calendaring due dates, locating files to draft responses, submitting draft responses for review
• Analyze financial records obtained by investigating agencies through internal and external databases and submit reports documenting results when requested
• Attending to timely filing of responses
• Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations and law review articles as they relate to assigned cases, including those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature
• Brief attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law
• Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney, judge and magistrate signatures
• Determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify violations or causes of action
• Develop an understanding of all applicable, federal, state or local laws and keeps abreast of any new criminal rules and procedures
• Alert the client to all potential issues while conducting review and data analysis within case file
• Provide legal support as described to the client; the Law  Clerk/Attorney I will not be allowed to appear in court to represent the United States

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Law Degree (Juris Doctor)
• State bar license
• Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink)
• Demonstrated legal writing and communication skills
• Resume – 2 pages maximum
• A writing sample – 3 pages maximum
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle
• Availability to travel when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to review a variety of documents ranging from legal and non-legal to include motions, briefs, and legal correspondence
• Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure

Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].