Legal Administrative Specialist

Typical Work Assignments Consults with litigation team members (e.g., attorneys, investigators, legal support staff) to understand case needs and technical requirements. Develops a plan for processing electronic files consistent with those requirements. Operates software or equipment to present exhibits during criminal legal proceedings. Uses software applications to extract electronic case materials from storage devices or download electronic case materials from secure file transfer sites. Routes and stores electronic case materials in compliance with office policies and procedures. Ensures proper security is maintained over case and litigation support project materials, in accordance with office policies and procedures. Generates basic electronic discovery productions (e.g., Bates-numbered images with redactions and searchable text) that comply with production specifications and deadlines, including productions from document review databases. Performs quality control on electronic discovery productions and addresses any identified issues. Uses software applications to edit audio and video files consistent with litigation team requirements. Answers litigation team questions as they arise. Explains technical issues and processes in manner comprehensible to litigation team members. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 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. 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-7 Specialized Experience: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service. Education: Successful completion of one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education (18 semester hours) in a related field leading to a master's degree, or bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (3.0 GPA or higher). Combining Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education equal to 100% of the requirements. GS-9 Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Education: One of the following types of education in a closely related field: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combining Education and Experience: A combination of graduate education and experience exceeding one full year. Benefits The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: 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 your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if you apply under the instructions in the announcement and are found well-qualified for this vacancy. 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 in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if you apply under the instructions in this announcement and are found well-qualified for this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr