CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Law Clerk/Attorney
$75K–$83K
Jackson, MS · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Education
- Law Degree (J.D.)
About the job
Provides litigation support to a federal agency, including managing habeas corpus matters, researching and analyzing law, and drafting legal documents for attorney and judicial review.
What you'll do
- Oversee 28 USC §2255 matters, including docketing motions, tracking deadlines, preparing draft responses, and ensuring timely filing.
- Research and analyze statutes, precedents, regulations, and other legal sources; brief attorneys on relevant facts, issues, and law.
- Draft legal documents and proposed orders, and assist with large-scale projects arising from new precedent or legislation.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Licensed by a state bar
- Valid United States driver’s license and dependable vehicle
- Ability to use law library resources and online research tools; proficiency with Microsoft Office
Pay
USD 75,000–83,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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