Job Title: Law Clerk - 1E/2E Students Only - Full Time
Posted by: Institute for Defense Analyses on Apr 02, 2024
Location:
Alexandria , VAJob Description:
Overview
Gain hands-on experience in the Office of General Counsel at The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), we are a not for profit, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in Alexandria, VA. IDA has an immediate opening for a full-time 1E or 2E law student to work on-site at our headquarters. The position supports IDA’s Office of General Counsel and under general guidance and instruction, administers various elements of the company’s compliance procedures through researching legal matters, gathering data to draft written material and update compliance tracking, and providing general guidance to IDA staff.
As a full-time employee, you would be eligible to participate in IDA’s great benefits to include health and other insurance programs, generous 11% contribution to retirement, commuter assistance, paid time off and 11 paid holidays, and professional development assistance. IDA also offers flexible work schedules. IDA is just steps away from the new Potomac Yard Metro Station for easy commuting.
Responsibilities
Investigations, Litigation, and Legal Research and Writing:
Researches legal issues of importance to the company and prepares related memoranda. Prepares materials related to litigation, government and internal investigations, and corporate compliance. Assists in creating/reviewing corporate policies and practices based on changes to government regulations.
Corporate Compliance:
Export Control: Monitors export control compliance; determines whether employees need export authorizations and works to obtain those authorizations; monitors compliance with export authorizations; including briefing staff on their obligations; and supervises the export control review of foreign visitors, foreign travel, and other foreign national interactions by staff. Human Subjects Research: Reviews task orders to determine whether they involve human subjects research and works with staff to prepare and submit filings and responses to the Institutional Review Board. Third Party Agreements: Assists with review of new third-party agreements (non-disclosure agreements, copyright transfer agreements, etc.) and monitors compliance with legal and regulatory obligations associated with existing agreements. Other duties as assigned.
Ethics/Code of Conduct:
Assists management with internal ethics/code of conduct reporting system, including conducting reviews of allegations, gathering data related to alleged misconduct, and preparing documentation related to reported incidents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Candidates must be a current first or second year evening law student with strongacademic background. Detail-oriented; demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, initiative, and judgment. Excellent written and oral communication skill and able to operate with minimal supervision. Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels in IDA and in other entities, including those involved in technical and program work. Experience with standard office software. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Candidate must be able to work from our location in Alexandria, VA, relocation is not available for this position.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Click here to learn more about IDA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
IDA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to employment@ida.org and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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Gain hands-on experience in the Office of General Counsel at The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), we are a not for profit, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in Alexandria, VA. IDA has an immediate opening for a full-time 1E or 2E law student to work on-site at our headquarters. The position supports IDA’s Office of General Counsel and under general guidance and instruction, administers various elements of the company’s compliance procedures through researching legal matters, gathering data to draft written material and update compliance tracking, and providing general guidance to IDA staff.
As a full-time employee, you would be eligible to participate in IDA’s great benefits to include health and other insurance programs, generous 11% contribution to retirement, commuter assistance, paid time off and 11 paid holidays, and professional development assistance. IDA also offers flexible work schedules. IDA is just steps away from the new Potomac Yard Metro Station for easy commuting.
Responsibilities
Investigations, Litigation, and Legal Research and Writing:
Researches legal issues of importance to the company and prepares related memoranda. Prepares materials related to litigation, government and internal investigations, and corporate compliance. Assists in creating/reviewing corporate policies and practices based on changes to government regulations.
Corporate Compliance:
Export Control: Monitors export control compliance; determines whether employees need export authorizations and works to obtain those authorizations; monitors compliance with export authorizations; including briefing staff on their obligations; and supervises the export control review of foreign visitors, foreign travel, and other foreign national interactions by staff. Human Subjects Research: Reviews task orders to determine whether they involve human subjects research and works with staff to prepare and submit filings and responses to the Institutional Review Board. Third Party Agreements: Assists with review of new third-party agreements (non-disclosure agreements, copyright transfer agreements, etc.) and monitors compliance with legal and regulatory obligations associated with existing agreements. Other duties as assigned.
Ethics/Code of Conduct:
Assists management with internal ethics/code of conduct reporting system, including conducting reviews of allegations, gathering data related to alleged misconduct, and preparing documentation related to reported incidents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Candidates must be a current first or second year evening law student with strongacademic background. Detail-oriented; demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, initiative, and judgment. Excellent written and oral communication skill and able to operate with minimal supervision. Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels in IDA and in other entities, including those involved in technical and program work. Experience with standard office software. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Candidate must be able to work from our location in Alexandria, VA, relocation is not available for this position.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Click here to learn more about IDA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
IDA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to employment@ida.org and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/SelfIdVideo.html
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About Institute for Defense Analyses
IDA is the Institute for Defense Analyses, a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) in the public interest: the Systems and Analyses Center, the Science and Technology Policy Institute, and the Center for Communications and Computing. IDA exists to promote national security, preserve the public welfare, and advance scientific learning by analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on matters of interest to the United States Government.
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