Criminal Trial Support Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Tennessee invites applications for a GS-7 level legal support role serving in the Criminal Division.

Successful candidates will provide trial and hearing support to Assistant United States Attorneys, preparing pleadings, subpoenas, orders, and related documents with accuracy and proper formatting. Typing proficiency (40 WPM) is required, with potential ICTAP/CTAP selection priority for eligible displaced or surplus

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: assisting attorneys by preparing hearing and trial documents.
• Verify citations and statutory references in legal documents.
• Assist with discovery and trial preparation, compiling notebooks and witness lists.

Responsibilities

• Provide trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys.
• Prepare complaints, subpoenas, motions, and orders in proper format.
• Assemble jury instructions and exhibit/witness lists; support courtroom presentations.

Skills

Trial support

Legal document prep

Citation verification

Legal research

Typing 40 WPM

Tools

Case management software

Legal databases

Job description

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Tennessee invites applications for a GS-7 level legal support role serving in the Criminal Division.

Successful candidates will provide trial and hearing support to Assistant United States Attorneys, preparing pleadings, subpoenas, orders, and related documents with accuracy and proper formatting. Typing proficiency (40 WPM) is required, with potential ICTAP/CTAP selection priority for eligible displaced or surplus