FSA
Join FSA Federal (FSA) as a Senior Law Clerk to support the mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In this role you will assist attorneys, conduct high‑level legal research, manage investigative reports, draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and support congressional and citizen correspondence, among other responsibilities.
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.
Requirements
Bar Certified with Law degree.
Two years' post‑JD experience.
Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources, including Lexis‑Nexis and Westlaw.
Excellent communication skills – oral and written, including legal writing.
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, including databases.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high‑quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
Citizenship & Eligibility This position requires U.S. citizenship and a 7‑year minimum background investigation (or 10 years).
Agency Overview The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducts national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug‑related terrorism involved in the illegal production or distribution of controlled substances. A component of DEA’s strategic mission is the use of the Asset Forfeiture Program, implementing major investigative strategies against drug networks and cartels, resulting in significant seizure and forfeiture activities.
Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we provide a comprehensive benefits package with flexible options for health, work‑life balance, and professional growth. Employee‑only coverage can be built around our basic plans at zero cost for medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short‑term disability, and employee assistance program. For more information, click here.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment‑free work environment free from retaliation. Our employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures, including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. FSA is proud to maintain a drug‑free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.
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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.
Requirements
Bar Certified with Law degree.
Two years' post‑JD experience.
Experience conducting legal research using various research tools and law library resources, including Lexis‑Nexis and Westlaw.
Excellent communication skills – oral and written, including legal writing.
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, including databases.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high‑quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
Citizenship & Eligibility This position requires U.S. citizenship and a 7‑year minimum background investigation (or 10 years).
Agency Overview The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducts national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug‑related terrorism involved in the illegal production or distribution of controlled substances. A component of DEA’s strategic mission is the use of the Asset Forfeiture Program, implementing major investigative strategies against drug networks and cartels, resulting in significant seizure and forfeiture activities.
Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we provide a comprehensive benefits package with flexible options for health, work‑life balance, and professional growth. Employee‑only coverage can be built around our basic plans at zero cost for medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short‑term disability, and employee assistance program. For more information, click here.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment‑free work environment free from retaliation. Our employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures, including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. FSA is proud to maintain a drug‑free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.
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