Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified candidate at GS-11 level for complex federal litigation support. The role emphasizes trial preparation, collaboration with attorneys, and efficient use of software to present evidence.

Candidates should have specialized experience or advanced education, with combinations allowed. Strong organization and ability to manage case-specific discovery are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: at least one full year at GS-09 level in Federal service.
• Graduate education options include Ph.D., LL.M., or 3 years of related graduate study.
• Combining Education and Experience is allowed with graduate hours >2 years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trial preparation and presentations.
• Work with attorneys and legal staff to develop litigation strategy.
• Identify and utilize software to present evidence; manage trial hardware.
• Prepare demonstrative exhibits and organize case-specific discovery.
• Customize databases and programs to meet user needs.

Skills

Trial preparation

Legal strategy collaboration

Data tools proficiency

Case management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

LL.M. in related field

3 years grad education related field

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

GS-11:

To be qualified at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as participating in trial preparation and presentations; working with attorneys and legal support staff to recommend effective strategy to meet litigation needs; identifying and utilizing software packages such as databases spreadsheets and word processing applications to present evidence; managing a variety of computer hardware for trial use; customizing databases and programs to meet individual user needs; preparing demonstrative exhibits required for litigation; organizing and managing case specific discovery.

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Legal Studies, Law, Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, first determine the total number of graduate level hours that exceed 36 semester hours (or your school's definition of two years of graduate study), then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study). To calculate your percentage of specialized experience, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

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.