About the Role
Be a part of a nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, impacting their infrastructure and depriving wrongdoers of proceeds. FSA Federal is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security, with a vacancy for a Law Clerk supporting the Executive Office of US Attorney (EOUSA). Join FSA for a meaningful, mission-driven career.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the litigation process under supervision.
- Review the work of paralegals and clerks.
- Prepare all documents related to the litigation process, including drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda of law.
- Screen documents for privilege.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a Law Degree or be a student at an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
- Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including legal writing.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, 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.
- Requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Database software
Location
- Central Islip, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Law Degree
- Current law student with at least one year completed
Salary/Compensations
- $79,140 - $91,010 (Brooklyn, NY)
- $72,810 - $83,725 (Central Islip, NY)
Benefits
- Medical insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Dental insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Vision insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Term Life Insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Short-Term Disability (employee only coverage at $0 cost)
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security.
- The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.
- The Asset Forfeiture Section at the USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.
