Paralegal Specialist (National Security)

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. GS-9 Eligibility To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes research, evaluation, and analysis of specialized legal topics and points of law; summarizing and explaining case files, depositions, or interrogatories; maintaining discovery and evidence in electronic and hard copy formats and presenting exhibits using trial presentation software in court; and participating in pre-trial witness conferences. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-07 grade/level in the federal service. Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, etc. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11 Eligibility To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes research, evaluation, and analysis of specialized legal topics and points of law; interpreting, applying and explaining to others the laws, policies and regulations; evaluating previous fact-finding and problem-solving methods to resolve conflicting statements; analyzing issues of law to draft legal documents, briefs, and advisory opinions or findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-09 grade/level in the federal service. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, etc. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If you are notified that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: This vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility. You apply under the instructions in the announcement. You are found 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 or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice 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: This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility. You apply under the instructions in this announcement. You are found 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-