Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys seeks a GS-07 litigation support specialist in Dallas, Texas. Applicants must demonstrate qualifications through specialized experience and education, specifically in operating litigation support software and assisting in trial preparations.

This role emphasizes the importance of knowledge in both Criminal Justice and Law, along with practical experience in handling case documentation. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service.
• Graduate level study providing knowledge for the position.
• Combination of graduate education and specialized experience may be acceptable.

Skills

Litigation support hardware and software

Organizing case information

Assisting attorneys with trial preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate level study in Criminal Justice or Law

Tools

Eclipse

Relativity

Trial Director

Camtasia Studio 8

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures under 26-TXN-12985391-MS

Applicants must possess and demonstrate in their application package that they meet the following minimum qualifications:

GS-07:

• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: operating litigation support hardware and software (e.g., Eclipse, Relativity, Trial Director, Camtasia Studio 8, advanced Microsoft Office Suite, etc.); performing routine litigation support assignments such as organizing case information; catalog, organize, review and produce discovery; assisting attorneys with trial preparation to include subpoenas, trial exhibits, information requests, pleadings, and correspondence; closing hard copy case files at the end of trial; and preparing appellate trial documents and exhibits.
• Education: One full year of graduate level study, or possess a Master's or higher degree, e.g., Ph.D., etc., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law).
• OR
  • possess a Bachelor's Degree or expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree within the next 9 months and possess at least one of the following criteria:
    • 1) class standing in the upper third of the graduating class;
    • 2) an overall GPA of 3.0;
    • 3) an overall GPA of at least 3.0 based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; a GPA of at least 3.5 based on the average of required courses completed in the major field; or election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. Transcripts required.
• Combining Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Transcripts required.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Eligibility and process: 1) the vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Proof of eligibility must include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Eligibility and process: 1) the vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Proof of eligibility must include a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.