Attorney / Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

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

Job summary

FSA Federal seeks a Law Clerk to support the United States Attorney's Office in litigation tasks and research. You will assist attorneys, prepare motions and briefs, and help manage documents under supervision.

Ideal candidates are current ABA-accredited law students or graduates with strong legal research, writing, and communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office. U.S. citizenship and a thorough background check are required.

Qualifications

• Law degree or current student at ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including legal writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common software/databases.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys with the litigation process under supervision.
• Reviews work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepares documents for litigation, including motions and briefs.
• Screens documents for privilege.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Education

Law degree

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.