Paralegal Specialist
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will:
-Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. -Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents. -Use tables and citation checking with efficiency. -Prepare 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. -Develop and enter various case material into a computer database. -Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. -Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial and other standard trial papers. -Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials. -Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
In order to qualify for the GS-9 level of this position, you must meet at least ONE of the following qualification requirements:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of qualifying experience involve performing the following types of duties:
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:
Possess one of the following types of education in a related field:
a J.D. or LL.B; OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or higher; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. COMBINATION EDUCATION &
Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year is creditable.) GS-11:
In order to qualify for the GS-11 level of this position, you must meet ONE of the following qualification requirements:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service 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.Examples of qualifying experience involve 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:
Possess an LL.M degree; OR a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. COMBINATION EDUCATION &
Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years is creditable.) 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.
-Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. -Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents. -Use tables and citation checking with efficiency. -Prepare 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. -Develop and enter various case material into a computer database. -Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. -Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial and other standard trial papers. -Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials. -Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
In order to qualify for the GS-9 level of this position, you must meet at least ONE of the following qualification requirements:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of qualifying experience involve performing the following types of duties:
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:
Possess one of the following types of education in a related field:
a J.D. or LL.B; OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or higher; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. COMBINATION EDUCATION &
Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year is creditable.) GS-11:
In order to qualify for the GS-11 level of this position, you must meet ONE of the following qualification requirements:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service 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.Examples of qualifying experience involve 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:
Possess an LL.M degree; OR a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. COMBINATION EDUCATION &
Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 2 full years is creditable.) 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/.
- Department:
0950 Paralegal Specialist - Salary Range:
$57,508 to $90,451 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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