Law Clerk (Contract Attorney) Supporting the USAO

United States·New York Usao 26 Federal Plz-Ny053 - New YorkNormalmid

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Overview

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations,

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Legal & ComplianceAttorney

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 Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United State's Attorney Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

Under supervision, assists attorneys with the litigation process.
Reviews work of paralegals and clerks.
Prepares all documents related to the litigation process to include drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
Screens documents for privilege.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Law Degree: or currently 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; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
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

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

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.

What We Offer

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At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Target salary range: $79,140 - $91,010 . The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.