Senior Law Clerk Supporting the DEA

FSA Federal•Arlington, VA

About The Position

FSA Federal is seeking a Senior Law Clerk to support the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The role supports nationwide law enforcement efforts focused on removing the tools and proceeds of crime from criminal organizations and disrupting criminal enterprises. The Senior Law Clerk assists attorneys and reviews the work of paralegals and clerks. The position involves expert legal research and writing on sophisticated issues, analysis of investigative reports and evidence, and preparation of legal memoranda, motions, briefs, reports, training curricula, legislative comments, and correspondence. The role also coordinates with other support components and performs other duties as assigned. The DEA conducts domestic and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism involving the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances. Its Asset Forfeiture Program supports major investigative strategies against drug networks and cartels.

Requirements

Bar certification and 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 (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 minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation requirement.

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 highly 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.
Prepare persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs based on 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.