Legal Support Specialist – Trial & Docs

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Charleston, WV seeks candidates for GS-5/6/7 legal support roles. The positions emphasize reviewing legal documents for accuracy, maintaining file systems, and preparing materials for hearings or trials.

Applicants must meet experience or education requirements and may be subjected to a typing test. Merit Staffing procedures under 27-WVS-13107199-MS may apply, with ICTAP/CTAP priority for eligible displaced employees.

Qualifications

• To qualify at GS-5: one year specialized experience or four years of education above high school or a combination; specialized experience includes reviewing legal documents and maintaining files.
• To qualify at GS-6/7: experience with legal documents, trial/hearing support, and use of software to produce legal reports and documents; typing test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and organize legal documents, subpoenas, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, hearing, or trial preparation and maintain indices.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Typing test

Education

Education beyond high school (4 years)

Tools

Automated software

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Charleston, WV seeks candidates for GS-5/6/7 legal support roles. The positions emphasize reviewing legal documents for accuracy, maintaining file systems, and preparing materials for hearings or trials.

Applicants must meet experience or education requirements and may be subjected to a typing test. Merit Staffing procedures under 27-WVS-13107199-MS may apply, with ICTAP/CTAP priority for eligible displaced employees.