Legal Assistant (OA)

Summary The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NYE-13007740-MP. Typical Work Assignments Will Include Case intake and file management: Opening, organizing, and maintaining both physical and electronic case files; gathering all relevant case information; preparing 6e letters; and creating and managing comprehensive timelines and calendars. Drafting and preparing documents: Preparing subpoenas and nondisclosure orders, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, stipulations, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other legal documents. Discovery management: Contributing to reports summarizing the case status, including legal issues, factual issues, and case developments. Trial support: Aiding in preparing and organizing evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial. Administrative and docketing duties: Filing pleadings and briefs with courts via e‑filing; monitoring docket entries and court calendars; updating and maintaining assigned attorneys' calendars and time entries; ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and court orders, preparing contracts, tracking all billings, and submitting all case‑related expenses for budgeting. Requirements You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. 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. A probationary period may be required. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. Must provide resume and supporting documents. You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement. As needed, additional selections may be made using this announcement. Qualifications 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‑07 Level, You Must Possess Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑06 level in the Federal service performing the duties listed below: Providing trial support to attorneys by preparing complaints, motions, subpoenas, orders, or other hearing and/or trial documents accurately and in proper format; Assisting with discovery, hearing or trial preparation; Conducting non‑complex research of legislation, statutes, regulations, or court cases. Typing Proficiency: To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) 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. 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. Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Justice requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this High Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments: Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr