Criminal Prosecution Paralegal Specialist

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal Specialist (GS-0950-9/11) in Washington, DC to support prosecutors and criminal investigations. The role requires meeting specialized experience or education requirements and maintaining confidentiality on sensitive case materials.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate at the intersection of law enforcement and criminal prosecution, with a track record of working with attorneys and paralegals across federal, state, or military levels.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 or pay band in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience.
• For GS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the stated deadline and have supporting resume responses.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's or higher degree

LLB/JD (related)

Ph.D./Doctoral degree (related)

Job description

The Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal Specialist (GS-0950-9/11) in Washington, DC to support prosecutors and criminal investigations. The role requires meeting specialized experience or education requirements and maintaining confidentiality on sensitive case materials.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate at the intersection of law enforcement and criminal prosecution, with a track record of working with attorneys and paralegals across federal, state, or military levels.