Law Clerk Supporting the FBI

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% pay differential

Job summary

FSA Federal seeks a Law Clerk to support the Legal Forfeiture Unit of the FBI in Washington, DC. You will assist attorneys with litigation, draft legal documents, and manage forfeiture cases under supervision, while coordinating with paralegals and clerks.

Strong writing and research skills are essential. The position requires a law degree or current enrollment in an ABA‑accredited law school with at least one year completed, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure within

Qualifications

• Law degree or ABA‑accredited law school student with at least one year completed.
• Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage forfeiture cases for the team, including research and drafting of legal documents.
• Under supervision, assist attorneys with litigation processes.
• Review the work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepare documents related to litigation (motions, briefs, memoranda).
• Screen documents for privilege and relevance for litigation.
• Communicate effectively with unit members and FBI staff; high-quality written work is required.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Law degree or ABA‑accredited law school student (1+ year completed)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eligible for 20% pay differential

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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), assigned to the Legal Forfeiture Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, this position will be assigned to the Legal Forfeiture Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of forfeiture cases for his/her team, conducting research and legal reviews, drafting legal documents, etc.
• 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.
• Responsible for the management of forfeiture cases for his/her team, conducting research and legal reviews, drafting legal documents, etc.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong writing skills, and communicate effectively with members of the unit and other individuals throughout the FBI.
• Legal writing sample may be requested
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirnment

• The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong writing skills, and communicate effectively with members of the unit and other individuals throughout the FBI.

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.

• NOTE: The 20% pay differential is dependent upon the customer's order for services and requires an Active Top-Secret security clearance.

Agency Overview

The mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. FBI investigates a broad range of criminal violations, integrating the use of asset forfeiture into its overall strategy to eliminate targeted criminal enterprises. The FBI has successfully used asset forfeiture in White Collar Crime, Organized Crime, Drug, Violent Crime and Terrorism investigations.

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. Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA 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 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.