Law Clerk Supporting MNF

FSA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal in Washington, DC seeks a Law Clerk to support the Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section. Under supervision you will assist attorneys with the litigation process and help prepare motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.

You will review work of paralegals and clerks, screen documents for privilege, and ensure timely, accurate filings while contributing to a mission-driven federal program and upholding professional standards under pressure.

Qualifications

• Law degree or current student in ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Experience conducting legal research using various tools and law library resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree or ABA-credited law school student

Tools

Databases

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 Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF). This position supports the Program Management and Training Unit in MNF, handling post-litigation victim petitions for remission and restoration

If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Note: This position supports the Privilege Review Unit, conducting filter review of documents to identify privilege status.

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 Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF) leads the asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. MNF holds the responsibility of coordination, direction, and general oversight of the Asset Recovery Program. MNF provides leadership by prosecuting and coordinating complex, sensitive, multi-district, and international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations and cases; by providing legal and policy assistance and training to federal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, as well as to foreign governments; by assisting Departmental and interagency policymakers by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and by managing the Department's Asset Forfeiture Program, including distributing forfeited funds and properties to appropriate domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and to community groups within the United States, as well as adjudicating petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeited assets.

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.

Target salary range: $72,810 - $83,725 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Hybrid Telework Schedule available after successful completion of probationary period or job-related training

EEO and Important Policy Statements:

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA Federal is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA's employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers.

FSA Federal is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.