Supervisory Legal Assistant (Office Automation)
If selected you will serve as a Supervisory Legal Assistant (Office Automation) for the Criminal Division. You will provide administrative and technical supervision to support staff who provide technical and legal assistant services to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). As first line supervisor, you will organize and direct the activities of support staff personnel assigned. You will also provide legal assistant support to the Criminal Division Chief. Typical duties include; With assistance from the Criminal Division Chief, develop training plans for assigned employees, conduct on-the-job training, recommend formal training when needed, and provide for back-up skills by cross training. Advise employees of the performance requirements of their positions, complete midyear progress review reports, and prepare the annual performance appraisal for subordinate legal assistants in Criminal Division. Serve as the focal point in providing expert advice on legal support work. Conduct a variety of legal assistance duties pertaining to legal actions, requests or matters. Provide a wide range of direct legal support services for grand jury, investigation/criminal prosecutions, criminal complaint/warrant for cases involving but not limited to firearm cases, narcotics cases, financial institution fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, environmental crimes, and telemarketing fraud. In response to requests from attorneys, conduct factual and legal research in legal and non-legal databases and provide requested information. Compose original letters which require an extensive knowledge of legal procedures for transmittal of pleadings, notices to attorneys representing defendants, and other matters. Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications. GS-09:
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as performing advanced legal support work; maintaining current knowledge of legal regulations, and laws; examining new cases for completeness, adequacy and consistency with applicable laws and regulations; providing legal assistance support to criminal cases requiring extensive searches of records, reference, or historical material. Preparing a wide variety of legal documents needed for litigation, e.g., complaints and evidentiary exhibits; legal assistance work requiring review of claims and supporting documentation; producing a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) 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.
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as performing advanced legal support work; maintaining current knowledge of legal regulations, and laws; examining new cases for completeness, adequacy and consistency with applicable laws and regulations; providing legal assistance support to criminal cases requiring extensive searches of records, reference, or historical material. Preparing a wide variety of legal documents needed for litigation, e.g., complaints and evidentiary exhibits; legal assistance work requiring review of claims and supporting documentation; producing a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) 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:
0986 Legal Assistance - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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