Attorney / Senior Law Clerk supporting the DEA

FSA•Arlington, VA

About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Senior Law Clerk to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its mission, including investigations targeting drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism and the use of the Asset Forfeiture Program. The role provides legal research, analysis, and writing support to attorneys, while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a minimum seven- or ten-year background investigation.

Requirements

Bar certified and hold 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, with the 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 undergo a minimum seven- or ten-year background investigation.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys 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 in connection 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.