Federal Diversion Litigation Attorney – Mission-Driven

FSA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal in the United States is seeking a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role involves high-level legal research and writing on sophisticated issues, reviewing investigative reports, and drafting persuasive memoranda and briefs to advance government investigations.

The position requires a JD with bar admission, two years post-JD experience, and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bar Certified with Law degree
• Two years post-JD experience
• Experience conducting legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, including legal writing
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and related software/databases
• Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
• Performs expert legal research and writing on sophisticated issues.
• Reviews investigative reports from various agencies and prepares summaries.
• Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities for investigations.
• Uses facts and authorities to create persuasive memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional/citizen correspondence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork under pressure

Legal writing

Professional discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission/certified

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

FSA Federal in the United States is seeking a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role involves high-level legal research and writing on sophisticated issues, reviewing investigative reports, and drafting persuasive memoranda and briefs to advance government investigations.

The position requires a JD with bar admission, two years post-JD experience, and ability to work under pressure.