Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorneys Office
About The Position
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 Executive Office of US Attorney (EOUSA). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! 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. Benefit 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. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
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.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, assist attorneys with the litigation process.
- Reviews the 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth.
- A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
