Paralegal Specialist

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-VT--MS.

You must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below:
Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience.

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service independently performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• performing paralegal or legal work analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence;
• conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions;
• composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre‑trial documents;
• interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review;
• and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations.

One of the following types of education in a related field
: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related.

A combination of specialized experience and graduate education which, when combined, equals 100% of the requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility;
2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and
3) you are found well‑qualified for this vacancy. To be well‑qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at http://.

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility,
2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and
3) you are found well‑qualified for this vacancy. To be well‑qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://.