Diversion Litigation Attorney supporting the DEA

FSA Federal; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FSA Federal is seeking a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk to support the DEA's nationwide enforcement mission. The role focuses on complex legal research, writing, and coordination with investigative teams to hamper drug trafficking and disrupt criminal enterprises.

The attorney will review reports, prepare memoranda, motions, and briefs, and contribute to policy discussions while ensuring compliance with federal rules and agency procedures. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be bar-certified with a JD.
• Minimum two years post-JD experience.
• Proficient legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Responsabilités

• Assists attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
• Performs high-level legal research and writing on sophisticated issues.
• Reviews investigative reports and notes matters for review.
• Conducts analysis of facts, evidence, and authorities for investigations.
• Drafts persuasive memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Drafts reports, training curricula, and responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence.
• Prepares correspondence for government signatures.
• Coordinates with other components to complete work.

Connaissances

Legal research

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Description du poste

Diversion Litigation Attorney supporting the DEA

#26-408

Requisition

26-408

DEA

Position Schedule

Full-time

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 potencial vacancy for a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). 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.
• Prior experience with the administrative rulemaking process preferred

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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for conducting national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism involved in the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States.

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. For more information.