Litigation Paralegal Specialist — Research & Drafting

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the Northern District of Indiana seeks candidates for grades GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 who can support legal research, drafting, and document management for criminal and civil matters.

This posting outlines the education and experience options required for each grade level. Qualified applicants may advance by demonstrating the ability to perform rigorous legal research, prepare effective legal documents, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• GS-7 requires at least one of: specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, defined as drafting legal documents and correspondence; or one year of graduate education in a related field leading to a master's degree; or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
• GS-9 requires at least one of: specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, defined as legal research using statutes, case law, regulations, court rules, treatises, policy documents, and databases such as Westlaw and Lexis; or a master's or LL.M. or 2 years of graduate study; or combining education and experience with excess graduate education.
• GS-11 requires at least one of: specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, defined as analytical paralegal or legal work, or education such as a Ph.D. or LL.M., or 3 years of graduate study; or combining education and experience with more than 2 years of graduate education.
• ICTAP/CTAP information is provided for eligible displaced federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and analysis to support appellate litigation and other matters.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, memoranda, briefs, motions, and legal documents, including citation checks for accuracy.
• Coordinate with higher-level offices on potential appeals and litigation strategies.
• Organize and index legal documents, exhibits, and references for hearings or trials.

Education

Bachelor's degree or graduate education

Graduate education for GS-9/11

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the Northern District of Indiana seeks candidates for grades GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 who can support legal research, drafting, and document management for criminal and civil matters.

This posting outlines the education and experience options required for each grade level. Qualified applicants may advance by demonstrating the ability to perform rigorous legal research, prepare effective legal documents, and coordinate with