PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
What you'd do
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Major duties
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), your duties may include: Reviewing and organizing complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. Providing advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents. Using tables and citation checking with efficiency. Preparing a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony. Developing and entering various case materials into computer databases. Preparing charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Preparing, developing, compiling, or maintaining jury instructions in preparing for trial. Preparing exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials. Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for court presentation.
What you need to qualify
GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector: Performing paralegal or legal work analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and/or case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; Conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; Composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; Interviewing witnesses and/or various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and Preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Paralegal Specialist): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. OR Combination of Education/Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
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