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Legal Assistant (Office Automation)

Duties

    • Summary
      If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

      The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO)/Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #6 out of 18 large agencies and EOUSA/United States Attorneys’ Offices ranked #59 out of 305 agency subcomponents in a study, “The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2016 Ratings” published by the Partnership for Public Service. See
      http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/index.php

      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 under Merit Promotion Procedures under
      18-WIW-10067673-MS

      Responsibilities
      At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

      – Preparing legal documents (e.g., such legal actions as complaints, answers, summons, dispositive motions, subpoenas, applications, notices, declarations, subpoenas, orders to show cause, proofs of claim, orders, and satisfactions of judgment);

      – Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation;

      – Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents;

      – Tracking filings, scheduling conferences, hearings, motions, depositions, discovery, and trial dates;

      – Performing docketing duties (e.g., such as opening, updating, and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system;

      – Responding to telephone and in-person inquiries in a legal environment;

      – Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and

      – Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications

      Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

      Travel Required
      Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

      Supervisory status
      No

      Promotion Potential
      7

      Who May Apply
      This job is open to…
      All U.S. Citizens and Nationals
      Questions? This job is open to 1 group.

    • Job family (Series)
      0986 Legal Assistance

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    • Requirements
      Requirements
      Conditions of Employment

      • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
      • Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required.
      • 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-6: To be eligible at the GS-6 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector.

      Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use; researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials.

      GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector.

      Specialized experience is defined as experience providing assistance to attorneys by preparing complaints, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other hearing and/or trial documents accurately and in proper format; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; assisting with discovery, hearing or trial preparation by performing duties such as compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists; and using automated software to produce legal related reports and documents, including developing tables of contents and indices to briefs.

      To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

      Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)-
      The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
      http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
      .

      Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-
      The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
      http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
      .

      Education
      Not applicable

      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.

      Veterans’ Preference
      – If you are entitled to Veterans’ Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans’ preference documentation as specified in the, “Required Documents” section of this vacancy announcement.

      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. See
      www.sss.gov
      .

      Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
      Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

      EEO Statement:
      The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

      How You Will Be Evaluated
      You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

      Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ’s Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories:
      Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified
      . Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).

      You will be rated on the following Competencies (see
      The Delegated Examining Operations Handbook, Appendix F
      for definitions):

      Self-Management

      Speaking

      Teamwork

      Writing

      Flexibility

      Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

      Technology Application

      Managing and Organizing Information

      The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.

      Background checks and security clearance
      Security clearance
      Public Trust – Background Investigation

    • Required Documents
      Required Documents
      You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

      – Required:
      Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

      – Required:
      Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include day/month/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time) (cover letter optional).).
      Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

      -Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation
      (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)

      – Required, if applicable: Veterans’ Preference documentation.
      See Required Veterans’ Preference Documentation below. Please note, if you are entitled to Veterans’ Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming in your application, check the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference, and submit the required documentation as specified below.

      Required Veterans’ Preference Documentation:

      -In order to verify your Veterans’ Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates: 1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

      In addition,
      if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference” dated October 2013 and all the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

      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.

    • Benefits
      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.

      • Benefits for federal employees
      • Healthcare insurance
      • Pay and leave

      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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