Paralegal Specialist

U.S. Department of Justice; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal agency in Lincoln, England is seeking a candidate for a legal position responsible for researching and writing legal documents including motions and briefs. The role requires U.S. citizenship and passing a pre-employment background check. Applicants must be prepared for a potential one-year probation. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in legal writing and research to support the agency's objectives.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication required.
• If selected, a one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing legal documents.
• Writing final-form motions and legal memoranda.
• Preparing appellate briefs and pleadings.

Job description

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.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NE-12856418-MS.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for researching, developing and writing final-form motions, legal memoranda, appellate briefs and other pleadings. Typical work assignments will include:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.