Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, Litigation Services Section, in the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch of the Division of Enforcement Litigation. The Branch represents the Board in all cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals involving enforcement or review of final Board decisions and orders, and works with the Office of the Solicitor General in handling the Board's cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Major duties
As a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services), GS-0950-12, your typical work assignments may include: Providing technical review over all procedural steps and practices involving the enforcement or review of Board Orders in the Courts of Appeals and issuing informational memoranda immediately upon issuance of court decisions in Board cases to personnel of the Agency. Providing advice to staff attorneys, supervisors, and managers as to the procedural steps to be taken in the litigated cases being handled by the Branch, and preparing various motions and other legal documents to assist attorneys in conducting enforcement litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals. Overseeing and performing paralegal work that includes analytical and investigative duties, including performing legal research, providing legal opinions, conducting corporate asset investigations, and preparing various motions and other legal documents to assist attorneys in conducting enforcement litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals. Providing administrative oversight and final technical authority over paralegals and legal assistants in the Section, which includes orientation of legal assistants in the preparation of records, applications for enforcement, and other pleadings, answering technical procedural questions, and providing necessary guidance for task completion, especially in unusually complex or difficult cases. Preparing correspondence and initiating such contacts with the court clerks, other agency offices, and opposing counsel as may be required in connection with specific cases in litigation or general practice matters.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services) position will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in assigning and supervising work; general knowledge of the law and court procedures to prepare legal documents and various correspondence; strong research and analytical skills; the ability to assist attorneys and train staff in the rules and procedures needed for court filings; and the interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, court personnel, opposing counsel, and agency leadership. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services) at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience preparing records and other documents for filing in the courts and other litigation activities; and Experience conducting legal research on court rules and agency regulations; writing summaries or analyses of court decisions, rules and statutes, or other legal documents; and Experience collaborating with different offices or agencies to ensure the accurate interpretation of applicable laws and regulations; and Experience in preparing and reviewing complex court filings, including records, cert lists, and appellate briefs. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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