Paralegal Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States is seeking a Regional Legal Office professional to conduct legal research, assemble information, and prepare responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims. The role involves drafting and examining legal documents, and interpreting evolving statutes and regulations.

The position supports preparation for litigation, analyzes facts, and advises on optimal actions while keeping leadership informed of policy and legal changes in the

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and must include identifying information.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and assembles, summarizes, and compiles information using statutes, regulations, and Department of Justice Orders for draft responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims.
• Assists in preparation for litigation; analyzes facts; recommends courses of action; drafts or examines legal documents related to the bureau's activities; interprets statutes, rules, regulations and new legislation.
• Determines proper filing under the correct statute and advises staff and claimants of alternatives; updates officials of changes in policy and law.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves in a Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Perform legal research while selecting, assembling, summarizing and compiling substantive information by the use of statutes, regulations, and Department of Justice Orders in the preparation of draft responses to FOIA/PA requests and Tort Claims.

Assists in the preparation for litigation; analyzes facts; recommends possible courses of action; drafts or examines legal documents relative to the bureau's activities; interprets statutes, rules, regulations and new legislation; and performs other functions related to the overall operation of the Regional Legal Office.

Determines if submissions are properly filed under the correct statute and advises institution staff, Consolidated Legal Center staff, and individual claimants of alternatives if the claim is more appropriately acceptable under another statute. Updates and alerts the Regional Counsel, the Deputy Regional Counsel, and other employees of relevant changes in the policy and law as they occur.

Independently receives, reviews and analyzes suits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Constitutional complaints, habeas corpus, mandamus and Administrative Procedures Act and any other complaint or action related to the custodial environment or operation of the bureau.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68013 – $90689/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.