Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Law Clerk to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in nationwide efforts to remove tools of crime and prosecute illegal activity. The role involves assisting attorneys with litigation, reviewing paralegal work, and drafting motions and memos under supervision.

Applicants should have a law degree or be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed, strong research skills, and excellent written and oral communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree or be a law student 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.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other databases.
• Ability to work in a team 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 to include drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Screens documents for privilege.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

J.D. or enrolled in ABA-accredited law school

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 States Attorney's Office (USAO).

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.

**Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are familiar with the specific policies, processes, procedures, and practices of this customer office, and who are cleared to commence work immediately.**

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 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.

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