Legal Clerk Supporting MNF

Responsibilities

• Provides apprentice review of legal instruments.
• Checks legal instruments for completeness of information and proper execution and obtains additional information where necessary.
• Provides information and assistance on legal instruments.
• Determines correctness of action (using Government regulations, procedures).
• Researches records to identify any conditions that might prevent action.
• Collects facts for case and standard reports.
• Conducts first review of petitions for remission and mitigation of forfeiture.
• Reviews legal documents to confirm citations and legal references.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One-year experience in a field related to law enforcement (includes legal and military experience)
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
• Competence to review, interpret, evaluate, and extract data and information from complex legal and non-legal documents
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is extremely important
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, to include legal research tools
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF) leads the asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. MNF holds the responsibility of coordination, direction, and general oversight of the Asset Recovery Program. MNF 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 Centre Law, 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.

$26.61 per hourCentre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on Individual merit and qualifications. In compliance with the latest Executive Orders, we ensure a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Centre does not engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin. Our policies are designed to promote merit-based opportunities and inclusiveness. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Centre also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, as well as for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This includes accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Our company strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who engage in protected activities, such as reporting or opposing discrimination or harassment, participating in the EEO process, requesting reasonable accommodations, or exercising any appeal or grievance rights provided by law. We provide training to all employees on recognizing and preventing retaliation in the workplace.