Paralegal Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Candidates must hold a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (or two years of graduate study toward that degree, or a JD/LLB if related).

An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable, with demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or JD/LL.B, or two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Master's or JD

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Education

A Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience researching exemptions and case law, summarizing factual situation and legal basis of complaint, and developing persuasive arguments supporting an agency's position in response to requests under FOIA/PA and other litigation.
• Experience conducting extensive legal research and analysis, preparing factual investigative reports and position papers, based on policy, statutory authority and case law in response to legal inquiries, litigation, interrogatories and other discovery procedures.
• Experience researching relevant regulations and precedents, gathering responsive material, coordinating with other staff resources/departments, and determining releasable documents or segregable portions of record pursuant to FOIA/PA in the preparation of pleadings and legal documents respective to FOIA/PA and/or other litigation.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing variety of legal instruments, identifying pertinent issues, selecting and compiling substantive information, applying statutes and appropriate legal precedents, and preparation of responsive legal documents and pleadings (such as, interrogatories, complaints filed by opposing parties, declarations, litigation reports, and/or requests for representation).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**