Department of State - Agency Wide
Paralegal Specialist
Department of State - Agency Wide, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is located within the Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Employment Law. This office provide legal advice and services relative to all matters, international and domestic, in support of the Department.This position is located within the Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Employment Law. This office provide legal advice and services relative to all matters, international and domestic, in support of the Department.Duties
Performs legal administration duties in connection with functions such as hearings, appeals, litigation, or advisory services.Uses e-discovery tools to assist in the preparation of discovery responses.Conducts research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency and research legal issues.Drafts legal documents such as briefs, memos, and letters.At the GS-11 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer supervision than the GS-12 level.Salary
$82,764 - $128,956/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must meet one of the following requirements:A.
Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience assisting in legal research upon which attorneys have relied in the past.Experience assisting in use of e-discovery software for the preparation of discovery responses.Experience assisting in preparing legal documents such as memos, letters, and briefs.Experience assisting with the administrative requirements for the preparation for and conducting of depositions and hearings.ORB.
Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. from an accredited college or university.ORC.
Have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience (as described above), which is equivalent to the GS- 09 level in the Federal Service. This experience and education together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.Combination of Experience and Education:
When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience and the percentage of graduate study must total at least 100%.Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position.Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience independently using e-discovery software for the preparation of discovery responsesExperience independently performing legal research upon which attorneys have relied in the pastExperience independently preparing and drafting legal documents such as memos, letters, and briefsExperience independently assisting with the administrative requirements for the preparation for and conducting of depositions and hearings.There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 9 graduate hours for a GS-07 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full time year) must total at least 100%. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. Other Information
For reasonable accommodation
at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov .If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.Required Documents
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.1. Resume
showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.2. Transcripts,
if applicable and you are qualifying based on education
.
See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.3. Performance appraisal,
if applicable.
Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal
must
be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management
employees.All other current and former Federal employees
are
strongly encouraged
to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information.Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the current Federal employee’s most recent performance rating must be “fully successful” or an equivalent level or higher.Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings.4. Most recent
SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions),
if you are a current or former Federal employee
(including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority).
The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.5. Veteran Documentation,
if applicable
.Veterans who are preference eligible OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 preferred) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement.
Current Federal employees applying under the VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show time-in-grade requirements.If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference)
to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). For applicants claiming 10-point
derived
veterans’ preference (i.e., spouses, widows/widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15
must
be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form.For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center .6.
Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation,
if applicable
.
Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities , returning Peace Corps or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer , Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc.7. ICTAP/CTAP documentation,
if applicable
. Visit our agency’s ICTAP
and CTAP sites for required documentation.8. Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation,
if applicable
. Visit the Forest Service’s site for required documentation.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
Prepare your application in USAJOBSTo start your application, click
Apply
and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.STEP 1:
Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.STEP 2:
Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.STEP 3:
Complete the online assessment questions.STEP 4:
Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site .Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ETAlternate Application ProceduresIf applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits .Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Performs legal administration duties in connection with functions such as hearings, appeals, litigation, or advisory services.Uses e-discovery tools to assist in the preparation of discovery responses.Conducts research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the agency and research legal issues.Drafts legal documents such as briefs, memos, and letters.At the GS-11 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer supervision than the GS-12 level.Salary
$82,764 - $128,956/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must meet one of the following requirements:A.
Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience assisting in legal research upon which attorneys have relied in the past.Experience assisting in use of e-discovery software for the preparation of discovery responses.Experience assisting in preparing legal documents such as memos, letters, and briefs.Experience assisting with the administrative requirements for the preparation for and conducting of depositions and hearings.ORB.
Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. from an accredited college or university.ORC.
Have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience (as described above), which is equivalent to the GS- 09 level in the Federal Service. This experience and education together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.Combination of Experience and Education:
When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience and the percentage of graduate study must total at least 100%.Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position.Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience independently using e-discovery software for the preparation of discovery responsesExperience independently performing legal research upon which attorneys have relied in the pastExperience independently preparing and drafting legal documents such as memos, letters, and briefsExperience independently assisting with the administrative requirements for the preparation for and conducting of depositions and hearings.There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 9 graduate hours for a GS-07 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full time year) must total at least 100%. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. Other Information
For reasonable accommodation
at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov .If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.Required Documents
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.1. Resume
showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.2. Transcripts,
if applicable and you are qualifying based on education
.
See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.3. Performance appraisal,
if applicable.
Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal
must
be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management
employees.All other current and former Federal employees
are
strongly encouraged
to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information.Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the current Federal employee’s most recent performance rating must be “fully successful” or an equivalent level or higher.Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings.4. Most recent
SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions),
if you are a current or former Federal employee
(including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority).
The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.5. Veteran Documentation,
if applicable
.Veterans who are preference eligible OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 preferred) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement.
Current Federal employees applying under the VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show time-in-grade requirements.If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference)
to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). For applicants claiming 10-point
derived
veterans’ preference (i.e., spouses, widows/widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15
must
be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form.For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center .6.
Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation,
if applicable
.
Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities , returning Peace Corps or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer , Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc.7. ICTAP/CTAP documentation,
if applicable
. Visit our agency’s ICTAP
and CTAP sites for required documentation.8. Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation,
if applicable
. Visit the Forest Service’s site for required documentation.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
Prepare your application in USAJOBSTo start your application, click
Apply
and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.STEP 1:
Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.STEP 2:
Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.STEP 3:
Complete the online assessment questions.STEP 4:
Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site .Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ETAlternate Application ProceduresIf applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits .Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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