Summary
This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities. This position serves as a Paralegal Specialist, located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), Research and Publication Section (R&P), Paralegal Unit in Washington, D.C. The major function of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is to supervise and conduct government litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States (Court).
Duties
The duties and responsibilities for a GS-Paralegal Specialist-0950-9/11 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Working closely with Attorneys to identify the type of assistance needed on cases. Providing legal support and research to attorneys in the preparation of cases for litigation in the Supreme Court. Summarizing the relevance of an array of legal information. Evaluating, analyzing, and cite checking Supreme Court briefs in the court.
Education
Use this placeholder if education cannot be used or counted at all: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be evaluated and rated using Rule of Many procedures under 5 C.F.R. § 332.402 based on the set number of highest ranked eligibles. Preference eligibles will receive 5 or 10 points added to their score based on the adjudicated preference. All eligibles at or above the pre-determined 10 including any preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more, at any score, will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. The selecting official will receive a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, the referral will be expanded in accordance with DOJ's guidance on supplemental certification. The selecting official will adhere to veterans' preference rules and Rule of Many procedures when making selections. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Manages and Organizes Information Research Written Communication If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086308 [Note to the HR Specialist - Remove once the HR specialist has verified the Essays and Instructions have been added to the assessment questionnaire.]