Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services)

As a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services), GS-0950-12, your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing technical review over all procedural steps and practices involving the enforcement or review of Board Orders in the Courts of Appeals and issuing informational memoranda immediately upon issuance of court decisions in Board cases to personnel of the Agency.
• Providing advice to staff attorneys, supervisors, and managers as to the procedural steps to be taken in the litigated cases being handled by the Branch, and preparing various motions and other legal documents to assist attorneys in conducting enforcement litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
• Overseeing and performing paralegal work that includes analytical and investigative duties, including performing legal research, providing legal opinions, conducting corporate asset investigations, and preparing various motions and other legal documents to assist attorneys in conducting enforcement litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
• Providing administrative oversight and final technical authority over paralegals and legal assistants in the Section, which includes orientation of legal assistants in the preparation of records, applications for enforcement, and other pleadings, answering technical procedural questions, and providing necessary guidance for task completion, especially in unusually complex or difficult cases.
• Preparing correspondence and initiating such contacts with the court clerks, other agency offices, and opposing counsel as may be required in connection with specific cases in litigation or general practice matters.

• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• U. S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services) position will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in assigning and supervising work; general knowledge of the law and court procedures to prepare legal documents and various correspondence; strong research and analytical skills; the ability to assist attorneys and train staff in the rules and procedures needed for court filings; and the interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, court personnel, opposing counsel, and agency leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (Chief of Litigation Services) at the GS-12 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience preparing records and other documents for filing in the courts and other litigation activities; and
• Experience conducting legal research on court rules and agency regulations; writing summaries or analyses of court decisions, rules and statutes, or other legal documents; and
• Experience collaborating with different offices or agencies to ensure the accurate interpretation of applicable laws and regulations; and
• Experience in preparing and reviewing complex court filings, including records, cert lists, and appellate briefs.