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Paralegal Specialist (Financial Crimes)

United States Attorneys'​ Offices · Tucson, AZ · 1 wk ago
LegalPart-time

About the role

The Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices provide legal assistance and office support services. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Responsibilities

  • Support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services.
  • Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials.
  • Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents.
  • Use tables and citation checking with efficiency.
  • Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony.
  • Develop and enter various case material into a computer database.
  • Create and maintain charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.
  • Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparation for trial.
  • Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials.
  • Manage litigation cases and organize cases for court presentation.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • 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.
  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Qualifications

  • GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:
    • Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.
  • GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:
    • Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.

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.

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