Jobs · Legal · New York

Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA · Central Islip, NY · 3 wk ago
Legal$73k–$84k/yrFull-time

About the Role

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. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO).

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, both 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, including databases.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
  • U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation required.

Benefits

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
  • Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Target salary range: $72,810 - $83,725. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. 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.

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