Legal Administrative Specialist

About the role

The position involves providing a wide range of legal and administrative services to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in various criminal and/or civil matters for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of New York (NDNY).

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary support specialist for managing incoming and outgoing discovery in complex criminal and/or civil matters.
• Analyzing and summarizing evidentiary materials, including witness statements and documentary records.
• Assisting attorneys with depositions, hearings, and trial preparations.
• Conducting complex legal and factual research in legal and non-legal databases.
• Drafting a variety of legal documents such as discovery requests and routine motions, proposed orders, and notices.

Requirements

Must be well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) in the local area and all current/former Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates).

To be considered, you must meet the qualifications outlined in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

• GS-07 Level: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service or equivalent paid/nonpaid experience in the private or public sector.
• GS-09 Level: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent paid/nonpaid experience in the private or public sector.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed.

Pay

The range for this position is $52,059 to $82,787/YR for Albany and $50,460 to $80,243/YR for Binghamton.

Schedule

No specific schedule is listed.