Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

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

Job summary

The FSA Federal (FSA) is seeking a Law Clerk to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). Under supervision, you will assist attorneys with the litigation process, draft motions and briefs, and help manage case documents.

Candidates must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (or have a JD) with one year completed; U.S. citizenship and background investigation are required. Strong research, writing, and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in ABA-accredited law school or have a JD with at least one year completed.
• Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated in coursework or work experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the litigation process under supervision.
• Review work of paralegals and clerks.
• Prepare documents related to litigation, including motions and briefs.
• Screen documents for privilege.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

MS Office

Education

ABA-accredited law school or JD candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Legal research tools

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.