Paralegal Specialist

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, seeks a paralegal specializing at the GS-9 level to support litigation and casework in North Dakota. The role involves analytical work, research, and documentation integral to federal proceedings.

Responsibilities include evaluating decisions, preparing briefs, interviewing witnesses, and organizing evidence to support recommendations. ICTAP/CTAP priority may apply for eligible displaced employees.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9.
• Experience performing analytical paralegal or legal work.
• Experience independently analyzing legal decisions and case files.
• Experience interviewing witnesses and preparing evidence.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence.
• Independently conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions.
• Independently 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.
• Preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

Skills

Analytical paralegal work

Litigation knowledge

Legal research

Evidence preparation

Interviewing witnesses

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of graduate education

LL.M. 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.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 27-ND-13102835-ST.

Minimum Requirements

Specialized Experience

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. 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:

• independently analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence
• independently conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions
• independently 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
• 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. 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

Combining Education and 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 two 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/.