Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

US Merit Systems Protection Board; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Merit Systems Protection Board in Oakland, CA seeks a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to supervise a staff of paralegal specialists and provide full paralegal support to Administrative Judges. The role requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in federal employee appeals or related litigation, with solid knowledge of federal employment law and precedents.

The position emphasizes supervision, data synthesis, and effective legal communication in a federal

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent in federal employee appeals or litigation.
• Experience researching and maintaining legal databases and communicating legal information.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal employment law and related areas impacting federal employees.
• Note: there is no education substitution for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of paralegal specialists and support Administrative Judges.
• Perform the full spectrum of paralegal duties for federal appeals processes.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal supervision

Federal employment law

Data summarization

Job description

The MSPB is responsible for adjudicating appeals filed by Federal employees. The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist responsible for the supervision of a staff of paralegal specialists. You'll be responsible for all administrative functions in support of the mission of the office. In addition to supervising legal administrative operations, you'll perform a full spectrum of paralegal duties to directly assist Administrative Judges.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.

FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Practical knowledge of a body of laws and related rules, regulations, and precedents involved in Federal employee appeals and litigation relating to Federal employment; skill in interpreting and applying them to varying situations; skill in evaluating the relevancy of precedents and summarizing pertinent data on issues.
• Skill in researching and maintaining legal databases using electronic resources; or skill in communicating with others in order to exchange legal information. Such experience is characterized by skill in problem analysis and problem solving sufficient to communicate in the style and mode appropriate for work at the level of an appeals court.
• Performing the range of duties as described above has equipped you with the comprehensive knowledge of the field of federal employment law and related areas of law that impact the rights, status, and obligations of federal employees.

(Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.