Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys in the litigation process.
• Review and improve the work of paralegals and clerks.
• Create all necessary documents for the litigation process, including drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
• Screen documents for privilege.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Law Degree or be a current 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.

Position may be located in either Central Islip or Brooklyn NY.

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.

Benefit 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 & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Schedule

Brooklyn NY: Target salary range: $79,140 - $91,010
Central Islip NY: Target salary range: $72,810 - $83,725.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSA Federal is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA’s 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. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers.

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.