LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (CASE MANAGER)
About the role
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington is seeking a Federal employee in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) to join their team.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical and analytical assistance to support the litigation needs of the United States Attorney's Office;
- Performing a variety of litigation support functions necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop, manage, and track exhibits, evidence and data in criminal and civil cases and matters;
- Aiding attorneys and legal staff in organizing voluminous case information for efficient retrieval;
- Managing complex electronically stored information (ESI);
- Processing electronically stored information (ESI) using appropriate tools;
- Building databases in review software;
- Training legal support staff on use of processing software, tools, and equipment used in performance of duties;
- Applying knowledge of court programs, automation requirements, and characteristics to resolve problems.
Requirements
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Qualifications
To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service or equivalent paid/nonpaid experience in the private or public sector.
- Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Paralegal Sciences, Law): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.
Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Pay
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the office.
Additional Information
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The Department of Justice offers reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Political Appointees (Current or Former)
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.