J.D. from an accredited law school or Paralegal certification with an undergraduate degree.
5-7 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in asset forfeiture or federal law.
Strong understanding of Federal asset forfeiture statutes and regulations.
Excellent research and analytical skills for legal documentation.
Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and obtain necessary security clearance.
Responsibilities
Review petition packages for compliance with Federal regulations.
Conduct in-depth legal research on asset forfeiture statutes.
Assist in ensuring legal documents are complete and accurate.
Edit and refine Probable Cause Statements for clarity and legal standards.
Proactively gather information from case agents and investigative offices.
Extract data from seizure files to support legal documentation.
Prepare and submit completed petition packages to the Asset Forfeiture Branch.
Benefits
Full-time employment with a focus on federal legal services.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment in Washington, DC.
Engagement with high-stakes asset forfeiture cases.
Collaboration with experienced legal professionals and government agencies.
Full Job Description
Onsite Law Clerk
Department: Federal Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: $47.06 / hour
Description • Thoroughly review petition packages related to asset forfeiture, ensuring compliance with Federal regulations and preparing detailed recommendations for further action. • Conduct in-depth research to maintain a comprehensive understanding of Federal asset forfeiture statutes and the administrative authority of the United States Secret Service (USSS) regarding forfeitures. • Assist in reviewing legal documents for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all necessary information is included and correctly presented. • Edit and refine Probable Cause Statements submitted by Field Offices, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards, and prepare final versions for review by the Lead Legal Technician before submission to the Office of Chief Counsel. • Proactively contact case agents and investigative offices to gather additional seizure and case information, as needed, to support the development of Probable Cause Statements. • Extract relevant data from seizure files and Government databases to support the editing process of Probable Cause Statements and other legal documents. • Review completed petition packages, prepare them in accordance with Federal asset forfeiture regulations, and submit them to the Lead Legal Technician for further processing to the Asset Forfeiture Branch (AFB) and the Office of Chief Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Drafted and finalized PC statements and legal correspondence.
Legal research memoranda and case summaries.
Petition reviews and recommended responses.
Organized and complete case files and supporting documentation.
Timely legal support products that meet government quality and compliance standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • U.S. Citizen • Pass pre-employment background investigation, including credit check and drug test. • Pass Federal government background check to obtain necessary clearance. • A J.D. from an accredited law school, or a Paralegal certification with an undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited university or college, with required experience.
