Attorney / Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Law Clerk to support the United States Attorney's Office. Under supervision, you will assist attorneys with the litigation process and draft motions, briefs and memoranda of law.

The role requires strong legal research, excellent oral and written communication, and the ability to work in a team under pressure. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal databases is expected. U.S. Citizenship and a 7- or 10-year background investigation are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree or be currently a student at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, including legal writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists attorneys with the litigation process.
• Reviews work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepares all documents related to the litigation process including motions, briefs, memoranda of law.
• Screens documents for privilege.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

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 Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of theUnited States Attorney's Office (USAO).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists attorneys with the litigation process.
• Reviews work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepares all documents related to the litigation process to include drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Screens documents for privilege.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Law Degree: or currently a student at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one-year completed
• Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• 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

TheUnited StatesAttorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the AttorneyGeneral. 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.