Secretary (Office Automation)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the United States are seeking a professional to support Assistant United States Attorneys with a range of legal and office tasks.

The role includes calendar control, document preparation, travel arrangements, and coordinating meetings, travel, and confidential files. The position is telework eligible, with a security clearance requirement of Other level, and the posting closes on 2026-10-12.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the supervisor's office and calendars, appointments, and commitments.
• Reviewing, editing, and finalizing correspondence, reports, and legal documents for accuracy and policy alignment.
• Screening calls, visitors, and mail; assessing urgency; directing inquiries; and ensuring follow-up on required actions.
• Coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel by preparing agendas, assembling materials, arranging logistics, attending sessions, and documenting minutes and action items.
• Performing special assignments by gathering information, providing recommendations, managing AUSA applicant files and interviews, and arranging law enforcement meetings.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

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 26-RI-13073989-MS.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include: Managing daily operations of the supervisor(s) office and exercising full authority over calendars, appointments, and commitments.

Reviewing, editing, and finalizing correspondence, reports, and legal documents for accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with supervisor priorities. Screening calls, visitors, and mail; assessing urgency; resolving issues or directing inquiries; and ensuring follow-up on required actions. Coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel by preparing agendas, assembling materials, arranging logistics, attending sessions, and documenting minutes and action items.

Performing special assignments by gathering information, providing recommendations, managing AUSA applicant files and interviews, and arranging law enforcement meetings. Examines, prepares, and processes a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and moderately complex in format. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63291 – $90882/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government