Duties
This is not a remote location position. You will be required to work in person at an agency location on a full-time basis.
The Civil Division is seeking Civil Division paralegal specialists (GS-950-11) to serve on a non-reimbursable full-time detail to FPB for a period of six months, potentially renewable for a second six-month period by agreement between the offices.
Responsibilities include:
- Performs factual and legal research of substantial variety and complexity in a legal area.
- Verifies citations using the bluebook standards and legal references to ensure accuracy.
- Uses electronic case management systems for litigation support.
- Contacts and interviews potential witnesses to gather information in preparation for court appearances.
- Assists attorneys in preparing for all phases of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions, hearings, arguments, and trial using electronic databases and equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a suitability review.
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
- It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Must be a current Department of Justice Paralegal Specialist (GS-950-11) able to pass a security suitability review. This position requires a secret clearance. If you do not currently have a clearance, you must be able to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and skill in research, oral communication, written communication, case management, and trial procedure.
Under a detail assignment, there is no change to the selectee's base pay. The position will be filled at the employee's current grade level, GS-0950-11.
Benefits
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter and resume.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/13/2025 to receive consideration.
1. Click "Apply Online" to get started.
2. If you're not logged in to your USAJOBS account, you will need to login. If you don't have an account, please create one.
3. You will be prompted to select one of your stored (or uploaded) resumes, and any supporting documents you have uploaded to USAJOBS. If you have not uploaded these documents, you can do so later before submitting your application.
4. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, you will be asked to submit your demographic information (if you have provided this in your profile). Submission is optional and anonymous.
5. You'll be asked to confirm your choices and certify the accuracy of your information before you're able to continue to the Application Manager system. Until you see the blue border and DOJ logo, you are still on USAJOBS. You'll see a folder animation just before you leave USAJOBS.
6. Once you reach DOJ's Application Manager system, you'll be asked to verify the information you transmitted from USAJOBS. You will then respond to the application assessment questionnaires and indicate your eligibility options.
7. After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
8. If you opt to upload a document directly, click the "Upload" button and select the document on your device, then wait for the upload to finish. Repeat as needed. Documents must be less than 3 MB each and should be in a compatible file format.
9. Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category, and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
10. Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
11. If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
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Next steps
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We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Delays do sometimes occur for reasons beyond our control. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if openings in other offices occur within 90 days, candidates who are referred to the hiring office, may be referred to other hiring offices in this scenario.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement, for up to 90 days, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division.