Paralegal Specialist: Legal Research & Trial Prep

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking a GS-11 professional to support casework, including analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files, conducting legal research, drafting briefs and summaries, and interviewing witnesses. The role involves assisting in trial preparation by organizing evidentiary exhibits.

Qualified applicants must have one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or education/combination per the announcement; ICTAP/CTAP provisions apply; merit staffing via

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Graduate education in a related field (Criminal Justice, Law) may substitute for experience.
• Combinations of education and experience may meet the total requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate legal decisions and case files to identify issues and evidence.
• Conduct legal research on past court decisions and precedents.
• Prepare briefs, summaries of analysis and decisions, and pre-trial documents.
• Interview witnesses and individuals who can provide case insights.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidentiary exhibits.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Brief writing

Witness interview

Trial prep

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education

LL.M.

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking a GS-11 professional to support casework, including analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files, conducting legal research, drafting briefs and summaries, and interviewing witnesses. The role involves assisting in trial preparation by organizing evidentiary exhibits.

Qualified applicants must have one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or education/combination per the announcement; ICTAP/CTAP provisions apply; merit staffing via