Paralegal Specialist
If selected for this position, you will join the well-respected Criminal Division at the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
Providing a wide range of technical, analytical, litigation, and legal support services to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) involved in criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations for federal cases; Providing assistance to attorneys by conducting legal research and preparing a variety of legal documents; Providing advice on the most efficient and effective ways to organize, prepare, present, and maintain a variety of legal documents; Providing litigative case management and organizing cases for court presentations; and Conducting interviews of agents and witnesses to assist in trial preparation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions as defined below:
Specialized experience, education, or a combination of experience and education. Specialized
Experience:
One full year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of specialized experience include:
examining and processing a variety of legal documents; conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information; documenting findings and preparing recommendations; searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel. Education:
An LL.B.; a J.D.; a master's; or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 a Paralegal Specialist. Combining Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education as described in B and experience as described in A may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. 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 experience and education. Specialized
Experience:
One full year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience independently performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. My qualifying experience involved performing the following types of duties:
analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and 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 various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations. Education:
An LL.M.; a Ph.D.; or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 a Paralegal Specialist. Combining Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education as described in B and experience as described in A may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of two 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing a wide range of technical, analytical, litigation, and legal support services to Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) involved in criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations for federal cases; Providing assistance to attorneys by conducting legal research and preparing a variety of legal documents; Providing advice on the most efficient and effective ways to organize, prepare, present, and maintain a variety of legal documents; Providing litigative case management and organizing cases for court presentations; and Conducting interviews of agents and witnesses to assist in trial preparation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions as defined below:
Specialized experience, education, or a combination of experience and education. Specialized
Experience:
One full year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of specialized experience include:
examining and processing a variety of legal documents; conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information; documenting findings and preparing recommendations; searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel. Education:
An LL.B.; a J.D.; a master's; or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 a Paralegal Specialist. Combining Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education as described in B and experience as described in A may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. 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 experience and education. Specialized
Experience:
One full year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience independently performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. My qualifying experience involved performing the following types of duties:
analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and 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 various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations. Education:
An LL.M.; a Ph.D.; or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 a Paralegal Specialist. Combining Education and
Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education as described in B and experience as described in A may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of two 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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0950 Paralegal Specialist - Salary Range:
$55,722 to $93,077 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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