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ROLE We need an entry-level Law Clerk to support the U.S. Department of Justice’s U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) with criminal and civil healthcare fraud prosecutions. You will focus on two matters: (a) fraud on COVID-19 relief programs committed by healthcare providers and (b) civil opioid matters.
As background, the USAO is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of Washington. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. You will support the Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) in fulfilling the Office’s mission of building a safe and strong Eastern Washington community and representing the United States in federal court with determination, professionalism and integrity.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Perform standard law clerk job responsibilities
- Perform Conduct legal research
- Draft pleadings, discovery documents, and legal memoranda
- Work on healthcare fraud prosecutions, e.g., healthcare providers abusing COVID-19 relief programs
- Work on opioid prosecutions under the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act
- Prepare for court hearings, depositions, and settlement conferences
- Meet with opposing counsel, clients, stakeholders, etc.
- Assist AUSAs in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts
- Work on a broad spectrum of civil and criminal issues
- Facilitate civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws and defense of federal agency actions
- Research and help apply a variety of tort, environmental, constitutional, and administrative laws
- Work under the supervision of the AUSAs
- Participate in court hearings, moot courts, and other events
- Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle
BACKGROUND
- Progressive and relevant experience
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctorate — bar admission is not required
- Bachelor’s Degree
LOCATION
- Spokane, WA 99201
TELEWORK
- Up to two (2) days per week
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- Department of Justice (DOJ) U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO)
TRAVEL
- No travel required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day, generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Afterhours and weekend work maybe required at times
- Overtime eligible — Up to 10 hours of overtime may be required per week
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Non-Exempt
KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
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