Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is seeking qualified candidates for GS-9/GS-11 level paralegal positions.

The role requires knowledge of legal research, ability to interpret legal decisions, and experience processing legal documents. Applicants may qualify via specialized experience, higher education, or a combination of both. ICTAP/CTAP considerations may apply for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience or education as described for GS-9 level.
• Graduate education in related field may be credited toward requirements.
• Combination of education and experience may fulfill 100% of requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal work

Data organization

Documentation

Education

J.D. or LL.B

Master's degree

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

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. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-GAM-13042748-MS.

GS-9

To qualify for the GS-9 level of this position, you must meet ONE of the following qualification requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples of qualifying experience include performing the following types of duties: examining and processing a variety of legal documents; conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information; documenting findings and preparing recommendations; searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel.

OR

EDUCATION: Possess one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a J.D. or LL.B; OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or higher; OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university.

OR

COMBINATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above which when combined equal 100 percent of the requirements. (Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year is creditable.)

GS-11

To qualify for the GS-11 level of this position, you must meet ONE of the following qualification requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level which could have been gained in the Federal, public or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Examples of specialized experiences may include the following: analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

OR

EDUCATION: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): LL.M.; a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university.

OR

COMBINATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience as described above may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

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. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this 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. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may 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. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this 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. You must provide 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/.