SummaryFor additional details on cost of living allowances (COLA), please refer to the OPM website Nonforeign Areas (opm.gov). For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit This position also may be offered through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-HI-12984095-MS. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.DutiesAt the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels.Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.Assisting attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases.Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents.Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository.Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-07. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non‑competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.RequirementsConditions of employment:You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.Probationary period of one year may be required.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.QualificationsGS‑5: To be eligible at the GS‑5 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑4 level; or four years of education above the high school level; or a combination of both. Specialized experience includes reviewing documents with legal implications for accuracy and completeness, typing and formatting correspondence, maintaining files, and obtaining needed information from reference sources. Education beyond the first 60 semester hours may be used to meet the specialized experience requirement, with 30 semester hours beyond the second year equating to 6 months of experience.GS‑6: To be eligible at the GS‑6 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑5 level, including reviewing legal documents for factual completeness, assembling information for hearings or trials, researching legal sources, and using software to produce legal reports.GS‑7: To be eligible at the GS‑7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑6 level, including preparing trial support documents, verifying citations, assisting with discovery and trial preparation, and using software applications to produce reports and courtroom presentations.Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors is required; a typing test may be required.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Eligible displaced Federal employees may receive selection priority if the vacancy is within ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions, and you are well‑qualified. Proof of eligibility is required.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Eligible surplus and displaced DOJ employees may receive selection priority if the vacancy is within CTAP eligibility and you are well‑qualified. Proof of eligibility must be provided.EducationAll academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if it is comparable to U.S. accredited education. Documentation must be in English or include an English translation.BenefitsPayment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.Selective ServiceMale applicants born after December31,1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or be exempt under the law.Reasonable Accommodation StatementFederal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Discretionary case‑by‑case determination.EEO Statement/PolicyThe United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. 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