Senior Law Clerk Supporting Employment Litigation at the DEA Office of Chief Counsel

FSA•Arlington, VA

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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 Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! Note: The Senior Law Clerk will be primarily involved in following duties: Congressional and legislative requests; Giglio matters; Privacy; and other projects that come up.

Requirements

Bar Certified with Law degree
Two-years' post-JD experience
Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources, to include Lexis-Nexis and West Law
Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
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
Provides assistance to the attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
Performs expert legal research and writing at a high level on extremely sophisticated issues.
Reviews investigative reports from various agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and notes matters requiring close department review.
Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with domestic and international investigations.
Uses facts, evidence, and legal authorities to create persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs.
Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence. Analyzes and drafts comments regarding legislative proposals.
Prepares correspondence for a variety of issues that require a government official signature.
Coordinates with other support components in order to complete work requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in employment law
Strong research and writing skills
A background and/or interest in criminal law, legislative matters, and privacy; and great attitude, and is willing to learn.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to the attorney while reviewing the work of paralegals and clerks.
Performs expert legal research and writing at a high level on extremely sophisticated issues.
Reviews investigative reports from various agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and notes matters requiring close department review.
Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with domestic and international investigations.
Uses facts, evidence, and legal authorities to create persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs.
Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence. Analyzes and drafts comments regarding legislative proposals.
Prepares correspondence for a variety of issues that require a government official signature.
Coordinates with other support components in order to complete work requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.