Legal Assistant (OA)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking applicants for a GS-06 position requiring specialized experience and typing proficiency. This role focuses on providing essential legal and administrative support to attorneys and court personnel within a federal office.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to prepare legal documents, manage case files, and conduct legal research while adhering to strict federal standards.

Qualifications

• Typing proficiency: at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.
• Specialized experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service.
• Experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work and credit is given for National Service programs and other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or process legal documents.
• Maintain case files or docket information using automated case management systems.
• Research or verify legal information from legal databases or other sources.
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys including organizing case materials, responding to inquiries or coordinating with court personnel.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Specialized experience

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

To qualify at the GS-06 level

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service performing in either the public or private sectors (3) of the (4) duties listed below:

1. Preparing or processing legal documents;
2. Maintaining case files or docket information using automated case management systems;
3. Researching or verifying legal information from legal databases or other sources;
4. Providing administrative and legal support to attorneys including organizing case materials, responding to inquiries or coordinating with court personnel.

Typing Proficiency

To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.