
Job Description
This flyer serves as a public notice for the use of the College Graduate Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327. This is a Paralegal Specialist position located in the Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General in Washington, DC. Applicants must follow the directions of the "How to Apply" section, as applications are not being accepted through USAJOBS.
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. Salary- $69,923 - $109,975/year