Law Clerk (Contract Attorney) Supporting the USAO

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

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 the United State's Attorney Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

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

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. 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. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Target salary range: $79,140 - $91,010 . The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.