Law Clerk/Attorney
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · Atlanta
Finance & LegalLegal ServicesOn-siteFull Time On-Site
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is hiring a Law Clerk/Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia (on-site, full-time). Posted 13 October 2026. Apply directly on CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)'s own careers site — no account needed.
CGS is seeking a Law Clerk/Attorney to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency in Jackson, MS. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in providing litigation support tasks like legal research, legal drafting, and administrative support to multiple attorneys.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
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Oversees USAO’s practice with regard to 28 USC §2255 (habeas corpus) matters including:
receiving and docketing new motions, calendaring upcoming due dates, contacting appropriate
AUSA/Support Staff regarding locating files necessary to drafting responses; preparing a draft
response for review by appropriate AUSA; and attending to timely filing of responses. Also
assists AUSAs with large-scale projects necessitated by new judicial precedent or federal
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Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law
review articles as they relate to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or
unprecedented nature.
- Supports AUSA by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues and case law.
- Drafts legal documents for signature of appropriate attorney. Drafts proposed orders for signature
of judges and magistrates.
- Works with the assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable legal
standards and identified strongest arguments.
- Understands all applicable laws and keeps abreast of any new developments. Alerts AUSAs to
potential issues while working on the case file.
- Other related duties within scope as assigned.
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Law Degree (J.D.)
Licensed by a state bar
Valid United States driver’s license and dependable vehicle
Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of online research
tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink)
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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