Law Clerk

Company: FSA Federal
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security, has a vacancy for a Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA! 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 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, 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 Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are familiar with the specific policies, processes, procedures, and practices of this customer office, and who are cleared to commence work immediately. This 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 Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Section seeks to recover damages and penalties, and sometimes to obtain injunctive relief, against defendants who commit civil wrongs against the United States. These cases include health care fraud, defense procurement fraud and grant fraud; kickbacks; whistle-blower cases; consumer product safety cases; civil rights cases, including enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act; drug cases involving civil violations of the Controlled Substances Act; and actions involving misuse of Housing and Urban Development project funds. In addition, ACE seeks to recover costs associated with the suppression of wildfires and the rehabilitation of damaged, federally-managed public lands. 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. Hybrid Telework Schedule available after successful completion of probationary period or job-related trainingFSA 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. Employment Type: Full Time

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