Senior Law Clerk Supporting MNF

FSA•Washington, DC

7h•$96,280 - $110,725

About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Senior Law Clerk to support the overall mission of the Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF), which leads asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. The role supports complex, sensitive, multi-district, and international investigations and cases through legal research, analysis, and writing, as well as work involving legislative and policy matters. MNF coordinates and oversees the Asset Recovery Program; provides legal and policy assistance and training to prosecutors and law enforcement personnel; assists policymakers with legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and manages the Department's Asset Forfeiture Program. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation. The target salary range is $96,280–$110,725, with the estimate depending on experience and other factors.

Requirements

Bar certified with a law degree.
Two years of post-JD experience.
Experience conducting legal research using research tools and law library resources, including Lexis-Nexis and West Law.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legal writing skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including 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 satisfy a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
Perform expert-level 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 related to domestic and international investigations.
Use facts, evidence, and legal authorities to prepare persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs.
Draft reports, develop training curricula, prepare responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence, and analyze and draft comments on legislative proposals.
Prepare correspondence on various issues requiring a government official's signature.
Coordinate with other support components to complete work requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.