Onsite- Law Clerk

TeleSolv Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TeleSolv Group, based in Washington, DC, is seeking an Onsite Law Clerk to support a federal government client. The role emphasizes strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with duties including reviewing case materials and drafting legal documents.

You will review asset forfeiture petition packages, research statutes, edit Probable Cause Statements, and coordinate with field offices to gather information for final submissions. A U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school or paralegal certification with undergrad degree and relevant experience.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and drafting Probable Cause Statements.
• Must obtain federal clearance and comply with government standards.

Responsibilities

• Review petition packages related to asset forfeiture for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct research on Federal asset forfeiture statutes and USSS authority.
• Edit Probable Cause Statements and prepare final versions for counsel.
• Gather information from case agents to support Probable Cause Statements.
• Extract data from seizure files to support editing of legal documents.
• Submit petition packages to Lead Legal Technician and Asset Forfeiture Branch.
• Prepare legal summaries and memoranda as needed.
• Organize case files and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Paralegal certification with undergrad degree

Job description

Onsite- Law Clerk

Department: Federal Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $47.06 / hour

Description

TeleSolv Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Onsite- Law Clerk to support a federal government client. The ideal candidate has strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills and can review case materials, draft legal documents, and meet deadlines. The selected candidate must successfully complete the required clearance process before starting work.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review petition packages related to asset forfeiture, ensuring compliance with Federal regulations and preparing detailed recommendations for further action.
• Conduct in-depth research to maintain a comprehensive understanding of Federal asset forfeiture statutes and the administrative authority of the United States Secret Service (USSS) regarding forfeitures.
• Assist in reviewing legal documents for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all necessary information is included and correctly presented.
• Edit and refine Probable Cause Statements submitted by Field Offices, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards, and prepare final versions for review by the Lead Legal Technician before submission to the Office of Chief Counsel.
• Proactively contact case agents and investigative offices to gather additional seizure and case information, as needed, to support the development of Probable Cause Statements.
• Extract relevant data from seizure files and Government databases to support the editing process of
• Probable Cause Statements and other legal documents. Review completed petition packages, prepare them in accordance with Federal asset forfeiture regulations, and submit them to the Lead Legal
• Technician for further processing to the Asset Forfeiture Branch (AFB) and the Office of Chief Counsel.
• Drafted and finalized PC statements and legal correspondence.
• Legal research memoranda and case summaries.
• Petition reviews and recommended responses.
• Organized and complete case files and supporting documentation.
• Timely legal support products that meet government quality and compliance standards.

Employment Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Pass pre-employment background investigation, including credit check and drug test.
• Pass Federal government background check to obtain necessary clearance.
• A J.D. from an accredited law school, or a Paralegal certification with an undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited university or college, with required experience.