Paralegal Specialist presso Department of Justice

Not Required

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Paralegal Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Communicate well orally and in writing with individuals and peers, conducting meticulous research of legislative materials and case law via various libraries, sources, legal databases, and online research data banks to find information specific to assignments. Manage and organize multiple assignments with varying deadlines and conflicting priorities. Correct erroneous or incomplete citations, references, assertions and quotations in briefs and other case documents. Review or edit a variety of briefs, amicus briefs, briefs in opposition, merits briefs, reply to briefs, petitions, appendices, applicable titles of law; jurisdictional statements, implementing laws-and regulations; court decisions, Rules of the Supreme Court of the United States; Uniform System of Citation (Blue Book); and Rules of Citations and practice. Proofread, distribute, and review page proofs (final document for publication) for accuracy and completeness of legal citations for all briefs.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Paralegal Specialist, (GS-0950-9/11), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. To qualify for the Paralegal Specialist GS-0950-09, you MUST meet the eligibility requirements and possess specialized experience: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which include but are not limited to: researching and reviewing legal, policy, or scholarly memoranda, publications, or other comparable documents. OR Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. To qualify for the Paralegal Specialist GS-0950-11, you MUST meet the eligibility requirements and possess specialized experience: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing duties that include, but are not limited to: advanced legal research and writing (involving sources such as legislative history, judicial decisions, and other legal precedents), or comparable advanced policy research and writing. OR Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/12/2025. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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 toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Other Information

This is a College Graduate Direct Hire Authority Flyer and applications are not being accepted through this Job Opportunity Announcement. This announcement uses an OPM Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Positions may be filled at either grade level. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Salaries for each grade level can be found at: Pay & Leave: Salaries & Wages - OPM.gov SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from bargaining unit.