Federal Diversion Litigation Attorney — DEA Support

FSA Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

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.