Diversion Litigation Attorney supporting the DEA

FSA Federal•Arlington, VA

About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role contributes to a nationwide law enforcement initiative focused on removing criminal organizations’ tools and proceeds and disrupting their infrastructure. The position conducts high-level legal research, writing, and analysis involving sophisticated issues and domestic and international investigations. It also supports attorneys and reviews the work of paralegals and clerks. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation.

Requirements

Bar certified with a law degree.
At least two years of post-JD experience.
Experience conducting legal research using research tools and law library resources, including Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and other common software applications, including databases.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to pass a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the administrative rulemaking process.

Responsibilities

Assist an attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
Perform expert legal research and writing on sophisticated issues.
Review investigative reports from various agencies, prepare summaries, and identify matters requiring close department review.
Analyze facts, evidence, and legal authorities connected with domestic and international investigations.
Draft persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs using facts, evidence, and legal authorities.
Draft reports, develop training curricula, and prepare responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence.
Analyze and draft comments regarding legislative proposals.
Prepare correspondence on a variety of issues requiring a government official’s signature.
Coordinate with other support components to complete work requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.