Contract Attorney Law Clerk – Litigation Support

Phase2 Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal's Law Clerk position supports the United States Attorney's Office in its nationwide mission. The role assists attorneys with the litigation process, drafts motions and briefs, screens documents, and contributes to high‑quality legal work under supervision.

Candidates must have a law degree or be enrolled in ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year completed, plus strong research, writing, and office software skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• Law degree or student status with at least one year completed.
• Experience with legal research using various tools and libraries.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including legal writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist attorneys with the litigation process.
• Review work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepare documents for litigation: motions, briefs, memos, etc.
• Screen documents for privilege.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or current ABA‑accredited law student with at least one year completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FSA Federal's Law Clerk position supports the United States Attorney's Office in its nationwide mission. The role assists attorneys with the litigation process, drafts motions and briefs, screens documents, and contributes to high‑quality legal work under supervision.

Candidates must have a law degree or be enrolled in ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year completed, plus strong research, writing, and office software skills. U.S.