Paralegal Specialist

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia seeks a Paralegal Specialist to join our team. This position supports the litigation efforts of the office.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive research, evaluation, and analysis of specialized legal topics and points of law.
• Organize and prepare research material, determine pertinent information, reconcile conflicting facts, identify and gather additional information, and make sound interpretations.
• Create indices of legal and administrative material.
• Draft initial and administrative briefs, motions, oppositions to defense motions, and correspondence for review.
• Obtain and analyze financial information on debtors to determine their present and future potential ability to pay.
• Draft and assist in the preparation of requests for discovery.
• Organize data and develop trial exhibits such as statistical charts, graphs, and timelines to be presented in court as corroborative and summary evidence.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Nationality.
• Pre-employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment subject to a favorable background investigation.
• Registration for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Time-in-grade requirement within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• GS-9: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized Experience: Experience performing paralegal or legal work in financial litigation demonstrating a basic knowledge of legal research and interpretation of legal decisions.
• Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in law, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Pay

Salary range for this position is determined by the federal government and is competitive with similar positions across the country.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the office.