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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for dea attorney in Virginia is $154,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,100.00 and $174,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a DEA Attorney do?

A DEA Attorney is a lawyer who works for or with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), handling legal matters related to drug enforcement. Their responsibilities may include prosecuting drug-related crimes, advising agents on legal issues, handling asset forfeitures, and ensuring compliance with federal laws. They may also represent the DEA in court proceedings and work with other law enforcement agencies.

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To thrive as a DEA Attorney, you need an in-depth understanding of federal criminal law, investigative procedures, and strong advocacy skills, typically backed by a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law. Familiarity with case management software, evidence tracking systems, and possibly security clearance processes is highly beneficial. Excellent analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure effective prosecution, compliance with legal standards, and successful coordination with law enforcement agencies.

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Infographic showing various Dea Attorney job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $154,349 per year, or $74.2 per hour.

Diversion Litigation Attorney supporting the DEA

Forfeiture Support Associates

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

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 potencial vacancy for a Diversion Litigation Attorney/Senior Law Clerk. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). 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 in order to complete work requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Prior experience with the administrative rulemaking process preferred
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for conducting national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism involved in the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States.

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.

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