Legal Administrative Specialist
As a Legal Administrative Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing a variety of legal support services to the United States Attorney's Office, District of Utah. You will be assigned to the Criminal Division in the St. George Branch Office, and your duties will include (but are not limited to):
Providing technical assistance to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to develop and facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation. Analyzing litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs. Recommending alternative methods and promoting the use of automated approaches as well as visual means of proof. Preparing computerized trial presentation programs by using and appropriately employing a variety of software packages including database, spreadsheet and word processing applications such as:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Concordance, iConnect, Eclipse, Case Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc., based on which software would be most effective for presentation of complex and voluminous evidence or to production of graphic demonstrative evidence, as well as meeting individual user needs. Performing tasks associated with the organization, preparation, delivery, and tracking of discovery in cases involving large volumes of documentary and/or digital evidence. Researching, analyzing, and summarizing relevant legal precedents for applicability to assigned cases as appropriate. Preparing and maintaining a variety of trial-related documents, e.g., witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and subpoenas, etc., by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applying practical legal experience. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-07:
To be eligible at the GS-07 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:
Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
assisting with organizing case information through automated means such as scanning, indexing and organizing documents in a data base; assisting with the use of software applications for the presentation of evidence; performing tasks associated with the organization, preparation, delivery, and tracking of discovery; and preparing a variety of trial-related documents such as:
witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and subpoenas, etc., OR Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law), or possess a Bachelor's Degree or expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree within the next 9 months AND possess at least one of the following criteria:
(1)class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; (2)an overall GPA of 3.0 OR at least a 3.0 based on courses completed during the final two years of my curriculum; a GPA of at least 3.5 based on the average of required courses completed in my major field OR based on the average of required courses completed during the final two years of my curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Combining Education and
Experience:
Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:
Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
managing the organization of case information through automated means such as scanning, indexing and organizing documents in a database; providing assistance to facilitate the management of incoming and outgoing document discovery in accordance with e-Discovery; assisting an attorney with trial preparation, including making recommendations on how to proceed with trial presentations; utilizing office automation tools in order to create physical and digital trial presentations. OR Education:
Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law); or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Combining Education and
Experience:
Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. 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:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) 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 is at:
http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) 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 is at http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing technical assistance to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to develop and facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation. Analyzing litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs. Recommending alternative methods and promoting the use of automated approaches as well as visual means of proof. Preparing computerized trial presentation programs by using and appropriately employing a variety of software packages including database, spreadsheet and word processing applications such as:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Concordance, iConnect, Eclipse, Case Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc., based on which software would be most effective for presentation of complex and voluminous evidence or to production of graphic demonstrative evidence, as well as meeting individual user needs. Performing tasks associated with the organization, preparation, delivery, and tracking of discovery in cases involving large volumes of documentary and/or digital evidence. Researching, analyzing, and summarizing relevant legal precedents for applicability to assigned cases as appropriate. Preparing and maintaining a variety of trial-related documents, e.g., witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and subpoenas, etc., by applying a thorough knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applying practical legal experience. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-07:
To be eligible at the GS-07 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:
Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
assisting with organizing case information through automated means such as scanning, indexing and organizing documents in a data base; assisting with the use of software applications for the presentation of evidence; performing tasks associated with the organization, preparation, delivery, and tracking of discovery; and preparing a variety of trial-related documents such as:
witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and subpoenas, etc., OR Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law), or possess a Bachelor's Degree or expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree within the next 9 months AND possess at least one of the following criteria:
(1)class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; (2)an overall GPA of 3.0 OR at least a 3.0 based on courses completed during the final two years of my curriculum; a GPA of at least 3.5 based on the average of required courses completed in my major field OR based on the average of required courses completed during the final two years of my curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Combining Education and
Experience:
Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:
Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
managing the organization of case information through automated means such as scanning, indexing and organizing documents in a database; providing assistance to facilitate the management of incoming and outgoing document discovery in accordance with e-Discovery; assisting an attorney with trial preparation, including making recommendations on how to proceed with trial presentations; utilizing office automation tools in order to create physical and digital trial presentations. OR Education:
Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law); or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Combining Education and
Experience:
Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required graduate education you have earned. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. 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:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) 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 is at:
http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) 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 is at http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
- Department:
0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration - Salary Range:
$42,053 to $66,868 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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