Law Clerk (Part Time)

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Law Clerk (Part Time) Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Consilio LLC

Title: Law Clerk (Part Time)

Company: Consilio LLC

Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division

Our client is seeking a Legal Clerk

Job Summary Under direct supervision of attorneys, the Law Clerk provides legal support to attorneys in all aspects of the firm’s food and drug practice by conducting research, preparing, drafting, and filing legal documents, drafting memoranda, and preparing agency submissions and contacting courts and government agencies.

 Follows confidentiality procedures and professional ethics principles in law practice.

 Assist with preparing filings, depositions, and expert witness reports.

 Excellent written communication skills.

 Ability to edit critical documents.

 Proofreads and cite checks court and agency filings, memoranda, correspondence, articles, and other documents. (Bluebook)

 Conducts FDA-regulated product, legal, and procedural research utilizing available resources; conducts online research (e.g., Westlaw, Pacer); verifies cited legal authority. (E.g., case law, statutes, and other legal authorities).

 Assists in drafting research and legal memoranda, blog posts, and articles.

 Compiles briefing materials for attorneys in preparation of agency advisory committee meetings, witness depositions, client meeting, and court hearings.

 Reviews and distributes warning letters, press releases, and other agency alerts to attorneys.

 Monitors court and government agency websites for drug approvals, guidance documents, speeches, and public notifications.

 Research regulatory and legislative histories related to the regulation of food, drugs, and medical devices.

 Assists in assembling and delivering petitions, 510(k) filings, applications, and other submissions to courts and government agencies.

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least one year of law school at an ABA-accredited institution.

Experience: Law firm or professional services experience preferred. Interest in food and drug law preferred.

Certifications: ABA accredited Paralegal Certificate required if non law student. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Competencies required for successful job performance.

-Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys and staff and to provide accurate information with professional

courtesy and tact.

-Excellent research skills using library, online, and print resources.

-Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills.

-Knowledge of the standard system of American legal citation (i.e., The Bluebook).

-Detail oriented and organized with the ability to handle competing demands in a timely and efficient manner and meet deadlines.

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staff’s positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company.

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status