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About the Position: Serve as a Paralegal Specialist with primary duties focused on processing Freedom of Information Act requests and litigation support, but also including: tort claims, contract claims, contract protests, regulatory appeals, administrative records, environmental compliance related issues, civil works, labor and employment law, and real estate law.
- Provides administrative and logistical support for cases in litigation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, including contract claims and appeals, bid protests, requests for agency documents.
- Conducts legal research and provides research for attorneys in drafting legal opinions and other legal documents on all aspects of the District’s mission as referred by the District Counsel.
- Assists FOIA Officer in handling the FOIA Program.
- Assists the Contractor Industrial Relations Specialist (CIRS) with Davis Bacon Act and service contract wage rates and the review of contractor payrolls.
- Provides administrative assistance as needed with time and attendance certification, preparation of travel orders and arrangements, maintenance of government purchase card and training card, and correspondence.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting senior paralegals or attorneys by gathering, organizing, and preparing legal documents and case files for review; AND 2) Performing routine legal research using standard legal databases and references to locate relevant statutes, regulations, and case precedents for review by an attorney; AND 3) Providing administrative and clerical support for legal proceedings and office management.
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as a Paralegal Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or Criminal Justice.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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- $62,729/year
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