Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)
What you'd do
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Salary range contains multiple steps. In most cases, the salary will be set at the starting point of the range for the grade level selected for new federal employees. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-OHN-12999388-MS through July 23, 2026.
Major duties
If selected for this position, you will serve as a serve as a Legal Administrative Specialist responsible for performing routine litigation support tasks necessary to prepare or manage electronic discovery, evidence, exhibits, and other electronically stored information relevant to investigations and casework, using a variety of methods and software applications. Typical work assignments will include: Assuring documents are organized for efficient automated storage and retrieval by preparing appropriate indices, defining data file search criteria and indexing/coding fields. Providing technical advice to litigation teams (attorney's, paralegal staff, legal staff, etc.) on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation. Assisting and/or training attorneys in organizing voluminous case information for efficient retrieval through automated means such as scanning, indexing, and controlling of documents into a data base. Using and appropriately employing a variety of software packages including database, spreadsheet and word processing applications such as: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Trial Director, Eclipse, Relativity, Time Map, etc., based on which software would be most effective for presentation of complex and voluminous evidence, as well as meeting individual user needs. Preparing and maintaining a variety of trial-related documents, e.g., discovery letters, exhibit lists, jury instructions, trial subpoenas, etc., by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applying practical litigative experience. Researching, analyzing legal precedents, and preparing summaries to assist the AUSA in preparation for grand jury or trial; Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
What you need to qualify
GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level; a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.) in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.; or a combination of both specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized experience is defined as: performing the following types of duties: using software applications and other resources to organize, review, analyze, extract and compile case information for litigation needs; scanning, indexing, and controlling of documents into a database; assist in the preparation of computerized trial presentation programs; assist with diagnosing and resolving litigation support computer system problems; maintains accurate and current records regarding incoming electronic case materials. Combining Education and 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 more than 1 full year. 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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