Civil Rights Paralegal Specialist

US Bureau of Justice Grants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights seeks a Paralegal Specialist at GS-0950-12 to join OCR. Candidates must have a year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or higher and be proficient in legal research using major databases.

Applicants will be assessed on competencies including reading comprehension, decision making, reasoning, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience using legal research tools such as LEXIS or WestLaw, PACER, and e-CFR.
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, and preparing documents on civil rights issues or complex legal matters.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Decision Making

Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Job description

The United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights seeks a Paralegal Specialist at GS-0950-12 to join OCR. Candidates must have a year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or higher and be proficient in legal research using major databases.

Applicants will be assessed on competencies including reading comprehension, decision making, reasoning, and attention to detail.