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... more details
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 Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS).
Note: This position will support the US Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund team - handling claims from victims seeking compensation from the fund.
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.
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with excellent writing skills
Requirements
- 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 pressure
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) leads the asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. MLARS holds the responsibility of coordination, direction, and general oversight of the Asset Recovery Program. MLARS provides leadership by prosecuting and coordinating complex, sensitive, multi-district, and international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations and cases; by providing legal and policy assistance and training to federal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, as well as to foreign governments; by assisting Departmental and interagency policymakers by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and by managing the Department's Asset Forfeiture Program, including distributing forfeited funds and properties to appropriate domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and to community groups within the United States, as well as adjudicating petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeited assets.
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 & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
Target salary range: $96,280 - $110,725 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
