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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, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897


For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit

www.justice.gov/usao/ . Salary: GS-09: $59,966 - $77,955; GS-11: $72,553 - $94,317.Duties

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for serving as a Paralegal Specialist with the United States Attorney, Western District of Missouri. Typical work assignments will include:Reviewing and organizing complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials.Providing advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents.Using tables and citation checking with efficiency.Preparing 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.Developing and entering various case material into a computer database.Preparing charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.Preparing, developing, compiling, or maintaining jury instructions in preparing for trial.Preparing exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials.Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for court presentation.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Conditions of Employment

You must be a United States Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.Qualifications

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.Education:

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.GS-11:

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least

ONE

of the following conditions:Specialized Experience:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.Education:

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 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.How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/24/2024 to receive consideration.For more information on the application process, visit

here .

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