Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing)

The duties and responsibilities for a Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing), GS-0963-8/9 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform initial and continuing review of a large variety of complex legal documents
• Assess and correct appellate case files for completeness, deficiencies, or other legal requirements
• Conduct extensive searches of records, references, or historical material to obtain needed information before sending on to the attorney
• Conduct legal and process analysis of patterns and trends to ascertain fundamental fairness in case processing

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. See “How to Apply” section for more information.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

In order to qualify for the Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

FOR THE GS-08 LEVEL:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties:

1. Reviewing legal or administrative documents, case files, and supporting records to ensure compliance with policies and procedures;
2. Processing and maintaining case information in tracking systems to ensure accurate records, and support timely case processing;
3. Organizing case files, legal records, and supporting documentation; and
4. Monitoring reports and case documentation to track deadlines, communicate case status, and support legal or administrative operations.

1. Examining and processing complex legal or administrative documents to verify accuracy, resolve documentation issues, and support the timely processing of cases;
2. Coordinating with attorneys and stakeholders to obtain information, clarify documentation, and support case preparation and resolution; and
3. Analyzing case information and maintaining case management databases to prepare reports, monitor case status, and support the effective management of legal or administrative matters.