Job Summary

This position is an entry-level law clerk position in the Legal Services component of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent works on legal matters and questions of low to moderate complexity.

Job Description

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Law Clerk GS-0904-09: Candidates must have the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) or training which is permitted in some states in lieu of attendance at the law school. This training must be the kind required by the State in which the bar examination is to be taken. In addition to the education requirement, the candidate must also demonstrate proficiency in legal research strategies, approaches and techniques, completing legal writing products including memos, letters, motions or court filings and experience with verbal discussions of legal issues or matters. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of legal research strategies, sources, and techniques for federal legal issues. Knowledge of legal writing techniques and approaches, and verbal expression on legal issues, sufficient to convey legal conclusions and address counterarguments.