Paralegal Specialist
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
The incumbent will perform legal and factual research and other closely related duties in support of attorneys engaged in civil rights cases and matters. Eligibility and Qualifications
To be eligible at the GS 7 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience : For the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: reviewing legal documents to extract information related to specific issues; assisting in trial preparation by compiling, organizing and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Education : Successful completion of one (1) full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; or LL.B. or JD. Education - Superior Academic Achievement : A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. Superior academic achievement is as follows: (1) standing in the upper third of your graduating class or major subdivision; or (2) membership in one of the qualifying National Scholastic Honor Societies; or (3) Grade Point Average requirements as described below. Applicants must have a qualifying GPA of 3.0 or higher (or 3.5 or higher under the specified conditions) as detailed in the original description. A transcript must be submitted to receive consideration. Combination of education and experience : Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The calculation requires determining percentages and ensuring the sum equals at least 100%. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. During the eligibility review process, the Human Resources Specialist will only review the latest document uploaded to USA Jobs. Therefore, if you submit duplicate documents, ensure the last version uploaded to USA Jobs is the necessary document required to meet the criteria/qualifications described in this job announcement. Note : Applicants are required to have completed their degree prior to submitting an application. Career Transition Assistance Plans
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
- ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you 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 this announcement; and 3) you are 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. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is available from the appropriate agency resources. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
- CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you 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 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 available from the appropriate agency resources.
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The incumbent will perform legal and factual research and other closely related duties in support of attorneys engaged in civil rights cases and matters. Eligibility and Qualifications
To be eligible at the GS 7 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience : For the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: reviewing legal documents to extract information related to specific issues; assisting in trial preparation by compiling, organizing and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Education : Successful completion of one (1) full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; or LL.B. or JD. Education - Superior Academic Achievement : A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. Superior academic achievement is as follows: (1) standing in the upper third of your graduating class or major subdivision; or (2) membership in one of the qualifying National Scholastic Honor Societies; or (3) Grade Point Average requirements as described below. Applicants must have a qualifying GPA of 3.0 or higher (or 3.5 or higher under the specified conditions) as detailed in the original description. A transcript must be submitted to receive consideration. Combination of education and experience : Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The calculation requires determining percentages and ensuring the sum equals at least 100%. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. During the eligibility review process, the Human Resources Specialist will only review the latest document uploaded to USA Jobs. Therefore, if you submit duplicate documents, ensure the last version uploaded to USA Jobs is the necessary document required to meet the criteria/qualifications described in this job announcement. Note : Applicants are required to have completed their degree prior to submitting an application. Career Transition Assistance Plans
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
- ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you 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 this announcement; and 3) you are 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. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is available from the appropriate agency resources. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
- CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you 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 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 available from the appropriate agency resources.
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