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, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit
http://www.justice.gov/usao/ . This position can be filled in either the Buffalo or Rochester NY location.Duties
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Western District of New York you will:Provide litigation case management and organize cases for discovery and court presentation.Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations, discovery, 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.Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial.Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials.Use litigation support technology to organize, manage, and index documents.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$51,332 - $80,737/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.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.You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.Qualifications
GS-9:
To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least
ONE
of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education,
OR
a Combination of Education and Experience.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., Criminal Justice, 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.GS-11:
To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least
ONE
of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education,
OR
a combination of Education and Experience.Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Education:
One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): 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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire.Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each.An unofficial college transcript (if applicable).How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/07/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.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.
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http://www.justice.gov/usao/ . This position can be filled in either the Buffalo or Rochester NY location.Duties
As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Western District of New York you will:Provide litigation case management and organize cases for discovery and court presentation.Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations, discovery, 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.Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial.Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials.Use litigation support technology to organize, manage, and index documents.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$51,332 - $80,737/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.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.You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.Qualifications
GS-9:
To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least
ONE
of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education,
OR
a Combination of Education and Experience.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., Criminal Justice, 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.GS-11:
To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least
ONE
of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education,
OR
a combination of Education and Experience.Specialized Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Education:
One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): 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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire.Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each.An unofficial college transcript (if applicable).How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/07/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.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.
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