Department of State - Agency Wide
Paralegal Specialist
Department of State - Agency Wide, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The position is located in the Office of the Legal Adviser (L). The Office of the Legal Adviser advises and represents the Bureaus and missions of the Department; the Secretary and senior leadership; and, through the Secretary, the Executive Branch on all legal and legal policy issues arising in connection with U.S. foreign policy and the work of the Department.Duties
Conducts extensive, thorough research in a variety of legal and non-legal databases to locate appropriate data, applicable precedents, decisions, and/or legislative history; interprets and evaluates evidence.Prepares comprehensive litigation reports and other legal documents as assigned and prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions.Consults and coordinates with the DOJ Assistant U.S. Attorneys and defense counsel across the country and makes recommendations regarding steps to be taken in the handling of cases.Prepares responsive materials for production in litigation and administrative proceedings, evaluates law enforcement privileges, and coordinates with Department FOIA teams, as appropriate.Drafts letters, memoranda, emails, etc., including to opposing counsel in litigation matters.Salary
$117,962 - $153,354/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.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 must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 supporting litigation in federal courts, including conducting legal research and assisting with court filings.Experience with federal law enforcement authorities and operations.There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.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 this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. 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.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.Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions) , if you are a current eligible DOS employee (per 3 FAM 2313.4(a)(5)), including current employees applying under a non-competitive 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.Performance appraisal , strongly encouraged for current eligible DOS employees. Submit a copy of your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (i.e., not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If a performance appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement and/or a statement from your supervisor explaining the reason one is not available and your servicing HR Office contact information (name, email address, phone number).Non-competitive hiring authority eligibility documentation , if applicable. If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application. For information related to Schedule A hiring authority for individuals with disabilities visit OPM’s hiring information site.CTAP documentation , if applicable. Visit our agency’s CTAP site for required documentation.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. ET.Alternate 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 benefits. Eligibility 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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Conducts extensive, thorough research in a variety of legal and non-legal databases to locate appropriate data, applicable precedents, decisions, and/or legislative history; interprets and evaluates evidence.Prepares comprehensive litigation reports and other legal documents as assigned and prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions.Consults and coordinates with the DOJ Assistant U.S. Attorneys and defense counsel across the country and makes recommendations regarding steps to be taken in the handling of cases.Prepares responsive materials for production in litigation and administrative proceedings, evaluates law enforcement privileges, and coordinates with Department FOIA teams, as appropriate.Drafts letters, memoranda, emails, etc., including to opposing counsel in litigation matters.Salary
$117,962 - $153,354/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.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 must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 supporting litigation in federal courts, including conducting legal research and assisting with court filings.Experience with federal law enforcement authorities and operations.There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.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 this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. 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.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.Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions) , if you are a current eligible DOS employee (per 3 FAM 2313.4(a)(5)), including current employees applying under a non-competitive 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.Performance appraisal , strongly encouraged for current eligible DOS employees. Submit a copy of your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (i.e., not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If a performance appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement and/or a statement from your supervisor explaining the reason one is not available and your servicing HR Office contact information (name, email address, phone number).Non-competitive hiring authority eligibility documentation , if applicable. If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application. For information related to Schedule A hiring authority for individuals with disabilities visit OPM’s hiring information site.CTAP documentation , if applicable. Visit our agency’s CTAP site for required documentation.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. ET.Alternate 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 benefits. Eligibility 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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