Law Clerk for USAO — Litigation & Research

FSA Federal; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

FSA Federal, serving the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), is seeking a Law Clerk to support litigation activities and assist attorneys under supervision. The role includes drafting motions and briefs, screening for privilege, and coordinating with paralegals and clerks to ensure smooth case progression.

The ideal candidate is a law student or graduate with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, who can thrive under pressure and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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 oral and written communication; including legal writing
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and databases
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high quality work, and maintain professionalism under pressure

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists attorneys with the litigation process.
• Reviews work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepares all documents related to the litigation process including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Screens documents for privilege.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

Law degree or law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

FSA Federal, serving the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), is seeking a Law Clerk to support litigation activities and assist attorneys under supervision. The role includes drafting motions and briefs, screening for privilege, and coordinating with paralegals and clerks to ensure smooth case progression.

The ideal candidate is a law student or graduate with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, who can thrive under pressure and in a team environment.