Paralegal Specialist: Legal Research & Case Prep Expert

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney’s Office in North Dakota seeks a professional for a GS-11 level analytical paralegal or related legal duties. The position requires evaluating legal decisions, researching precedents, preparing summaries and pre-trial documents, and interviewing witnesses as needed.

ICTAP/CTAP priority procedures may apply for eligible displaced employees. Applicants should meet one of the qualification pathways: specialized experience, related graduate education, or a blend of

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ICTAP- Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and CTAP- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide selection priority to eligible displaced or surplus employees; proof of eligibility must be provided.

Job description

The United States Attorney’s Office in North Dakota seeks a professional for a GS-11 level analytical paralegal or related legal duties. The position requires evaluating legal decisions, researching precedents, preparing summaries and pre-trial documents, and interviewing witnesses as needed.

ICTAP/CTAP priority procedures may apply for eligible displaced employees. Applicants should meet one of the qualification pathways: specialized experience, related graduate education, or a blend of