Senior Law Clerk: Mission-Driven DEA Support

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

Job summary

FSA Federal seeks a Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, VA. The role requires a J.D., bar admission, and federal service experience, with strong research and writing skills and the ability to work under pressure.

The position emphasizes quality legal analysis, memoranda, and coordination with agency staff. U.S. citizenship and a 7- or 10-year background investigation are required, with a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing.
• Two years' post-JD experience in legal research/writing.
• Experience with LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides attorney support while reviewing paralegal work.
• Performs expert legal research and high-level writing.
• Reviews investigations and prepares summaries.
• Conducts high-level factual and legal analysis for investigations.
• Creates persuasive memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and responds to Congress and citizens.
• Coordinates with other offices to complete work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

FSA Federal seeks a Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, VA. The role requires a J.D., bar admission, and federal service experience, with strong research and writing skills and the ability to work under pressure.

The position emphasizes quality legal analysis, memoranda, and coordination with agency staff. U.S. citizenship and a 7- or 10-year background investigation are required, with a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.