What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office position at FSA Federal?
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to the attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
- Performs expert legal research and writing at a high level on extremely sophisticated issues.
- Reviews investigative reports from various agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and notes matters requiring close department review.
- Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with domestic and international investigations.
- Uses facts, evidence, and legal authorities to create persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs.
- Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence. Analyzes and drafts comments regarding legislative proposals.
- Prepares correspondence for a variety of issues that require a government official signature.
- Coordinates with other support components in order to complete work requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Requirements
- Bar Certified with Law degree
- Two years' post-JD experience
- Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources, to include Lexis-Nexis and West Law
- Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications, to include databases
- Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.
Benefits Overview
At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.