Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys is accepting applications for a GS-11 position based in Madison, Wisconsin.

The role requires analytical paralegal or legal work with a solid understanding of the litigation process and applicable rules and procedures. Qualifications include specialized experience at the GS-09 level or graduate education as described (Ph.D., LL.M., or 3 years of graduate study) with CTAP considerations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience performing analytical paralegal or legal work demonstrating knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify issues and evidence.
• Education at the graduate level must be in related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) including Ph.D./LL.M. or 3 years of graduate education.

Skills

Analytical paralegal work

Knowledge of law and litigation

Document review

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

LL.M. in related field

3 years graduate education

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.
GS-11: To be qualified for the GS-11 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service or Education or a Combination of Education and Experience.
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): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
OR
Combination of Education/Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.
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/.