Paralegal Specialist

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As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-WAW- -MS .

Duties

If selected, you will serve as a Paralegal Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington providing substantive legal support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in a variety of specialized litigative activities related to immigration cases. At the full performance level, typical work assignments will include:

Requirements

• 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.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.