Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

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

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).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.

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