Law Clerk I

Job Description

• Performs Quality Review of Personal Injury Non-Economic Loss claims and Wrongful Death Non-Economic Loss claims
• Confirms that VCF eligibility and award determinations are consistent with VCF policies and statutory and regulatory requirements, and that they are entered correctly into the Claims Management System
• Reviews details of eligibility determinations and award calculations, including, but not limited to: award letter instructions; non-economic loss awards; and economic loss awards, including offsets and data points used to calculate lost earnings, replacement services, and medical expense awards
• Confirms that claimants have submitted all documentation required for payment, and that all payment documents are accurate and sufficient
• Verifies there are no issues preventing payment or that require follow-up
• Confirms results have been received from the FBI name check process and appropriately dispositioned; cross checks data with the VCF Fraud Checklist
• Monitors claims with outstanding Missing Information Loss Calculation letters until they are resolved and an award letter can be sent
• Calls claimants or legal representatives as needed to correct information on ACH forms or Client Payment Authorizations, working with the claimant/attorney to correct the document so payment can be issued
• As applicable, monitors claims until a response is received from the appropriate representative for a deceased victim
• Uses LexisNexis CourtLink, at the DOJ's request, to confirm the claimant does not have a prohibitive 9/11-related lawsuit
• Meet established goals for quantity and quality of claims reviewed, and be able to provide status of all claims in queue

Required:

• Requires Law degree, OR currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study OR undergraduate degree required with paralegal certificate and relevant work experience.
• 0-1 years of VCF work experience or comparable experience for candidates with law degrees.
• For candidates without law degrees, must have 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization
• Proficient user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, imaging and hardware systems

• Proficient with MS Excel (intermediate user or higher), MS Access, and other Microsoft Office suite products
• Knowledge of Government data processing environment, including automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications and internet and server-based databases and other applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent typing/keyboarding skills
• Passionate about attention to detail
• Collaborative nature, team player
• Comfortable working in an environment with high volume inputs, outputs and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous complex and time-critical tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently to complete tasks and effectively prioritize work

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.  

       

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

       

Compensation Details:

$38.77

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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