Legal Assistant

Job TitleMajor duties:Reviews databases, evaluates information regarding appeals, and prints data from docket sheets in database for use by attorneys.Reviews documents and determines whether case should be referred to a paralegal or attorney for preparation of jurisdictional motion.Coordinates the agency's response, to include making necessary oral and written contacts with agency staff, prepares and mails correspondence, sets and tracks deadlines, and enters all relevant case information in litigation database.Reviews documents, determines deadlines for assembling evidence from agency files, and prepares correspondence, to include directions for assembling evidence, coordinates remands.Closes cases and coordinates remands, attorney fee payments, and appeals upon completion of court action.Distinguishes between different types of documents, interpret poorly written or confusing correspondence from appellants, and recognize matters requiring special handling or expedited responses.Researches case information in complex database to determine status of appeals, motions for reconsideration and other matters of appellate procedure.Understands federal statutes and court rulings regarding disclosure of confidential information, and uses discretion in determining matters requiring special handling.Assembles files and, based on knowledge of office procedures, obtains documents from multiple sources.Reviews legal documents according to court rules of practice and procedure and determines deadlines for attorney action.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.Compressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: Position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by agency policy.Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption already in place.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: PD81183A, PD81182A, and PD81181ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not requiredPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized