Senior Law Clerk for DEA Investigations

FSA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Senior Law Clerk to support the DEA’s mission. The role involves high-level legal research, writing, and analysis of investigations.

You will draft memoranda, motions, and briefs, and prepare responses for Congressional correspondence while coordinating with other components. The ideal candidate holds a JD and is barred, with at least two years of post‑JD experience, and demonstrates strong written and oral communication, organization, and team collaboration under

Qualifications

• Bar certified with law degree
• Two years' post-JD experience
• Experience using LexisNexis and Westlaw for legal research
• Excellent legal communication, oral and written
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and databases

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the attorney while reviewing work of paralegals and clerks
• Performs expert legal research and writing on sophisticated issues
• Reviews investigative reports and prepares summaries
• Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities
• Drafts persuasive memoranda, motions, and briefs
• Drafts reports and training curricula; handles Congressional responses

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Certification

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

FSA Federal is seeking a Senior Law Clerk to support the DEA’s mission. The role involves high-level legal research, writing, and analysis of investigations.

You will draft memoranda, motions, and briefs, and prepare responses for Congressional correspondence while coordinating with other components. The ideal candidate holds a JD and is barred, with at least two years of post‑JD experience, and demonstrates strong written and oral communication, organization, and team collaboration under