Senior Law Clerk Supporting the DEA

FSA • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Senior Law Clerk to support the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), including its national and international investigations and Asset Forfeiture Program. The role supports law enforcement efforts targeting drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism, and helps disrupt criminal enterprises through seizure and forfeiture activities.

The Senior Law Clerk assists attorneys and reviews the work of paralegals and clerks. The position conducts high-level legal research, analysis, writing, and document preparation on sophisticated matters involving domestic and international investigations. It also supports government communications, legislative review, training development, and coordination with other support components.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a background investigation with a minimum scope of seven or ten years.

Requirements

• Bar certified and holds 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 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 meet a background investigation with a minimum scope of seven or ten years.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the Virginia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
• Conduct 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 related to domestic and international investigations.
• Prepare 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 on 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible benefit choices supporting health, work-life balance, and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree