Paralegal Specialist

Summary

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

This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens under 24-NH-12378605-DE.

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

National Guard & reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Duties

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team serving as a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire. At the full performance level, the Paralegal Specialist is responsible for independently 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.

As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will:
Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations 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 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.
Prepare electronic discovery or electronic case management.
Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
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-09**: To qualify for the GS-09 level of this position, you must meet ONE of the following qualification requirements:
**Specialized Experience**: At least one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and ability to interpret legal decisions.

**Examples of specialized experience include**: experience performing paralegal or legal work examining and processing a variety of legal files; conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information; assessing document findings and preparing recommendations; and searching, reviewing, and retrieving legal references, case files, and other resources for information required by attorneys or court personnel.

**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. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. and abilities necessary to do the work of a Paralegal Specialist.

OR

**Combination of Education and Experience**: Combination of specialized experience as described above, and graduate-level education as described above in which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year is creditable. To calculate your percentage of education, first determine the total number of hours that exceed 36 semester hours or your school's definition of two full years of study. Then divide the total number of your excess semester hours by 18 or your school'