Legal Administrative Specialist; Litigation Support

The United States Attorney's Office, South Carolina's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must possess:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below:
• Performing routine litigation support to litigation teams (e.g., investigators, attorneys, and legal support staff);
• Preparing and managing electronic discovery, evidence, exhibits, and other electronically stored information (ESI) relevant to investigations and casework;
• Utilizing and maintaining a variety of software applications to create physical and digital trial presentations;
• Providing technical assistance to litigation teams.

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

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.

To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below:
• Performing complex litigation support to litigation teams (e.g., investigators, attorneys, and legal support staff);
• Analyzing voluminous and complex electronic discovery, evidence, exhibits, and other electronically stored information (ESI) relevant to investigations and casework;
• Advising litigation teams by identifying and implementing appropriate technological solutions to manage complex ESI;
• Interpreting litigation support policies, standards, and guidelines; and providing technical assistance to litigation teams.

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.

Add the two percentages.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, .

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