Legal Administrative Specialist

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying. To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing ( 3 ) of the ( 4 ) duties listed below: Collecting, organizing, reviewing, and producing electronic discovery in accordance with court rules, orders, and established procedures. Using litigation support software to search, analyze, store, retrieve, and present large volumes of case information and evidence. Preparing legal documents, correspondence, exhibits, and other case materials for attorney review, and conducting legal or factual research to support litigation. Maintaining litigation case files, tracking court filings and deadlines, assisting with trial preparation, and closing or archiving records in accordance with federal requirements. Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR master's or equivalent graduate degree OR LL. B or J.D., in a related field (e.g., Law, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice). Education must be obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). Combination of Experience and Education: Applicants must possess a combination of the above-described graduate education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-09 level. Only graduate education beyond the first year (18 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this option. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys