Paralegal Specialist - Appellate Division (Pathways Recent Graduate)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a Paralegal Specialist for the Appellate Division in the Northern District of Indiana, with locations in Fort Wayne, Hammond, or South Bend.

This is a one-year, exceptioned Pathways Recent Graduates program designed for career development. At the full performance level, you will support Appellate AUSAs by performing a range of paralegal and legal tasks, developing professional skills, and preparing you for

Qualifications

• Recent graduates may apply under Pathways Recent Graduates Program.
• Paralegal or legal work experience is relevant for development.

Responsibilities

• Support Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) with paralegal tasks.
• Provide diverse paralegal or legal work to assist appellate matters.
• Location options include Fort Wayne, Hammond, or South Bend.

Skills

Paralegal duties

Legal research

Appellate support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This appointment is a one year career development program. At the successful completion of the program requirements, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional appointment. For more information on the Pathways Program, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/

Duties

***This vacancy will close once we receive (5) applicants or on the closing date, whichever is first.***

We are currently accepting applications for a Paralegal Specialist within the Appellate Division of the Northern District of Indiana. This position can be located in Fort Wayne, Hammond or South Bend.

At the full performance level, you will support Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical