Paralegal Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research using in-depth knowledge of the application of various laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretations related to Indian Country crimes.
• Organizing and preparing research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case.
• Drafting legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions.
• Assisting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials.
• Participating in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.
• Determining which statutes, regulations, cases, procedures and/or policies need to be researched and assembled, prepping initial summary and making recommendations as to appropriateness of data
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing).
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• GS-11 eligibility: meet at least ONE of the following:
  • Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level, performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work demonstrating practical knowledge of law, litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (examples include independently analyzing legal decisions and case files, conducting legal research, composing legal briefs, interviewing witnesses, preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations).
  • Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M. in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) from an accredited college or university demonstrating necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Combination of Education and Experience: Successfully completed graduate education in excess of two full years plus experience to meet total qualification requirements.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide selection priority for eligible displaced Federal employees; proof of eligibility required.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited institutions (U.S. Department of Education recognized) or comparable foreign education with proper credentialing evidence.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• Telework options.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications (relocation expenses not authorized).