Full-time and Part-time Remote-Only Paralegals

Merit Systems Protection Board, Regional Operations. The office is responsible for adjudicating appeals filed by Federal employees. The selectee for this position serves as a Paralegal Specialist responsible for assisting in the processing and adjudication of those appeals, as well as providing administrative support to the office.
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The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The work requires discretion and independent judgment in the application of a specialized body of laws, regulations, agency policies and practices, and judicial/administrative proceedings.
Ensures accuracy of the electronic case file, researching legal issues, assisting at teleconferences and hearings, and drafting orders.
Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judges (AJs) of the office.
Drafts initial decisions, involving dismissals because of lack of jurisdiction and/or untimely filing, settlements, and other similar appeals.
Analyzes dockets, performs research using electronic systems to identify legal and procedural issues affecting appeals.
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You must be a US Citizen.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
As a condition of employment, satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check may be required for this position.
Successful completion of a one-year probationary or trial period (if new hire to the Federal service).
Direct Deposit : Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which include performing the following types of duties:
Drafting a variety of legal documents and correspondence.
Reviewing legal documents to extract information related to specific issues.
Verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents.
Utilizing various computerized database programs to organize extensive documents.
Applicants may qualify based upon the completion of 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement leading to such a degree in a closely related field as Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies.
Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND must meet certain GPA requirements.
You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement.[
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., religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: If you believe that you have been discriminated against in an employment decision by this agency, you have the right to seek counseling to resolve your complaint. If you desire to seek counseling, call the MSPB Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.

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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.