Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Paralegal Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Paralegal Specialist
Topeka, Kansas
Summary:
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit
www.justice.gov/usao/ . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 25-KS-12599255-MS.Responsibilities:
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's office (USAO) for the District of Kansas, you will provide a wide range of legal support services to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) involved in civil proceedings. This position will be located in the civil division and primarily support civil division AUSAs and civil litigation, though the USAO may assign other work as needed. Your duties will include:Using a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research case law, statutory law, and/or program specific legal matters.Preparing initial drafts of a variety of legal documents, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, legal motions, briefs, and memoranda.Reviewing and organizing factual material and other documents for investigation and use in legal briefs and memoranda, such as memoranda in support of motions for summary judgment and/or dismissal or in response thereto.Preparing exhibits typically involving a wide range of materials to support summary judgment, motion practice, and/or trial.Developing and entering various case material into a computer database.Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for presentation at trial, negotiation conferences, and/or mediation.Assisting AUSAs in hearings and trial by setting up and running courtroom presentation equipment and providing other assistance as needed.Performing a variety of legal assistance and technical work to support AUSAs.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Requirements:Conditions of Employment:QualificationsGS-7:
To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which includes performing the following types of duties: experience drafting a variety of legal documents and correspondence; assisting in trial preparation by compiling, organizing and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; reviewing legal documents to extract information related to specific issues; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; and utilizing various computerized database programs to organize extensive documents.Education:
Possess one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Law): 1 year of graduate-level education leading to a Master's degree or higher; OR a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Superior Academic Achievement.Combining Education and Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements.GS-9:
To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions.Education:
One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.Combining Education and Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.Additional Information:Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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.Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate.EEO Statement:
The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants.Diversity Statement:
The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Paralegal Specialist
Topeka, Kansas
Summary:
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit
www.justice.gov/usao/ . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 25-KS-12599255-MS.Responsibilities:
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's office (USAO) for the District of Kansas, you will provide a wide range of legal support services to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) involved in civil proceedings. This position will be located in the civil division and primarily support civil division AUSAs and civil litigation, though the USAO may assign other work as needed. Your duties will include:Using a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research case law, statutory law, and/or program specific legal matters.Preparing initial drafts of a variety of legal documents, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, legal motions, briefs, and memoranda.Reviewing and organizing factual material and other documents for investigation and use in legal briefs and memoranda, such as memoranda in support of motions for summary judgment and/or dismissal or in response thereto.Preparing exhibits typically involving a wide range of materials to support summary judgment, motion practice, and/or trial.Developing and entering various case material into a computer database.Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for presentation at trial, negotiation conferences, and/or mediation.Assisting AUSAs in hearings and trial by setting up and running courtroom presentation equipment and providing other assistance as needed.Performing a variety of legal assistance and technical work to support AUSAs.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Requirements:Conditions of Employment:QualificationsGS-7:
To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which includes performing the following types of duties: experience drafting a variety of legal documents and correspondence; assisting in trial preparation by compiling, organizing and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; reviewing legal documents to extract information related to specific issues; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; and utilizing various computerized database programs to organize extensive documents.Education:
Possess one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Law): 1 year of graduate-level education leading to a Master's degree or higher; OR a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Superior Academic Achievement.Combining Education and Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements.GS-9:
To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions.Education:
One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.Combining Education and Experience:
Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.Additional Information:Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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.Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate.EEO Statement:
The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants.Diversity Statement:
The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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