Lead Paralegal Specialist — Federal Appeals

Merit Systems Protection Board; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in Oakland to oversee a staff of paralegal specialists and support Administrative Judges. The selectee will supervise administrative operations and perform a full spectrum of paralegal duties to assist the judges.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and have specialized experience in federal employee appeals, with the ability to research, interpret laws, and manage legal databases.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal employee appeals and related laws.
• Ability to research and summarize relevant precedents.
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of paralegal specialists.
• Provide administrative support for Administrative Judges.
• Apply federal employment law knowledge to cases.
• Manage legal databases and data extraction.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Data management

Communication

Tools

Legal databases

Electronic resources

Job description

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in Oakland to oversee a staff of paralegal specialists and support Administrative Judges. The selectee will supervise administrative operations and perform a full spectrum of paralegal duties to assist the judges.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and have specialized experience in federal employee appeals, with the ability to research, interpret laws, and manage legal databases.