Information Technology Specialist (Litigation Support)

About the role

This position is located at the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Virginia. As an Information Technology Specialist (Litigation Support), the incumbent will join the Litigation Support (LS) Team to provide expert advice and assistance to Criminal and Civil Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and legal support staff on ways to apply and integrate technological capabilities throughout every aspect of the case investigation and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a district Litigation Support Specialist responsible for providing technical and analytical assistance involving Litigation Support in Information Technology (IT) specialty areas which support the information management needs of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO).
• Ensuring systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Providing direct customer support and training in use of legal IT software and hardware systems for staff.
• Performing tasks associated with the organization, preservation, processing, production, delivery, and tracking of investigatory and litigation data in cases involving large volumes of documentary and/or digital evidence.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Your initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Your continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below:
• Attention to Detail - Performs testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, maintenance of resources used for the transmission of information in data, voice and/or video format.
• Customer Service - Provides customer support services including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and training in response to user requirements.
• Oral Communication - Coordinates support services in response to customer needs. Develops standards and procures for applications and coordinates efforts with team members.
• Problem Solving - Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience providing Information Technology concepts, methods, standards, and practices as they relate to Litigation Support functions. This includes knowledge of database creation and utilization, developing and managing Litigation Support systems, processing Electronically Stored Information (ESI), and pre-trial and trial support, including courtroom presentation services.