This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, Litigation Services Section, in the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Branch of the Division of Enforcement Litigation. The Branch represents the Board in all cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals involving enforcement or review of final Board decisions and orders, and works with the Office of the Solicitor General in handling the Board's cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Duties
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.
Salary
Qualifications
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. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.
Required Documents
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below for your claimed eligibility status. RESUME In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. If the two-page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met, candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information: Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 -08/2022 or present) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. OTHER DOCUMENTS (if applicable). For more information, please click on the applicable link. Most Recent Performance Appraisal. (Current/Former Federal Employees). If performance appraisal is not dated within the last 18 months or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). (Current/Former Federal Employees). Most recent SF-50 showing current grade, tenure, and highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 or SF-50s which show the length of time in current/highest grade (i.e. Promotions, With-in Grade Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time-in-grade requirements. As a current or previous Career or Career Conditional employee in the Competitive Service, you may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting the minimum requirements for the position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents: Your most recent performance appraisal; AND The proof of eligibility letter from the Agency; AND Your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission to ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission. All materials must be received by 07/21/2026 to be considered for this announcement.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume; and Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
