Paralegal Specialist - Legal Research & Case Prep

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a GS-9 level professional in Newark, NJ.

The role requires specialized experience or an advanced degree in a related field and involves legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs and other legal documents. Qualifications include one full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or education as described, with options to combine education and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law).
• Graduate education in excess of 1 full year may be used with experience.
• One full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Examine and process a variety of legal documents.
• Conduct research, analysis and evaluation of data for requests.
• Draft briefs, pleadings and other legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Data analysis

Legal writing

Education

Master's or JD/LL.B.

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a GS-9 level professional in Newark, NJ.

The role requires specialized experience or an advanced degree in a related field and involves legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs and other legal documents. Qualifications include one full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or education as described, with options to combine education and experience.