Supervisory Paralegal Specialist.

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to lead paralegal and support staff, organize case documents, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and trials. You will oversee travel authorizations and prepare clear legal documents for supervisors and attorneys.

The role requires leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with merit system principles and EEO policies while managing complex case files in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level performing duties such as legal and factual research, supporting discovery and trial preparation, and managing case documents.
• Ability to lead or coordinate the work of others.
• Time-in-grade requirements by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and prioritizes work of paralegal and support staff.
• Organizes and manages case documents, evidence, and exhibits.
• Coordinates logistics for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Manages travel authorizations and vouchers in compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides updates and recommendations to supervisors, attorneys, and staff.
• Prepares clear legal and administrative documents, including summaries and reports.

Skills

Legal research

Trial prep coordination

Document management

Leadership coordination

Job description

Duties

The duties for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, assigns and prioritizes the work of paralegal and support staff.
• Ensures personnel decisions and actions align with merit system principles and EEO policies.
• Organizes and manages case documents, evidence, and exhibits.
• Coordinates logistics and technical requirements for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Manages travel authorizations and vouchers in compliance with federal travel regulations and organizational policies.
• Provides updates, briefings, and recommendations to supervisors, attorneys, and program staff.
• Prepares clear and accurate legal and administrative documents, including summaries, reports, and correspondence.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Paralegal Specialist, at GS-0950-12, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, performing duties such as: conducting legal and factual research, supporting discovery and trial preparation, managing case documents and evidence, drafting legal documents, and performing administrative functions such as coordinating personnel actions, timekeeping, travel, procurement, or office operations. Experience must also demonstrate the ability to lead or coordinate the work of others.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 10/29/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs

The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.