Paralegal Specialist

Overview

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

GS-09: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:
Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work, which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions. Examples include examining and processing various legal documents; conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests;
  
  drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using filing systems to acquire and store information; documenting findings and preparing recommendations; searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel.
• Education: Possess a Master’s or equivalent degree in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law, Political Science); OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR an LL.B. or J.D. Education must be obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  A combination of specialized experience and education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To calculate your percentage of education, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:
Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.

• 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. Examples include analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence;
  
  conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal motions and briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.
• Education: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law, Political Science); OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. Education must be obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  A combination of specialized experience and education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To calculate your percentage of education, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility;
2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and
3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

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