Senior Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorneys Office with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 supporting the US Attorneys Office (Manhattan). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! A Senior Law Clerk will assist attorneys by providing Legal Clerk and Paralegal / Legal Assistant II -amp; III review and executing the following duties:
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 A Senior Law Clerk must meet the following qualifications:
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 pressureThis 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. Benefits Overview 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 -amp; Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here. Target salary range: $104,650 - $120,350. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO and Important Policy Statements: FSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. 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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