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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in Anchorage, Alaska
Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This temporary promotion may be extended up to a total of 5 years or made permanent without further competition. Responsibilities This temporary promotion may be extended up to a total of 5 years or made permanent without further competition If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for enforcing Federal Criminal and Civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Typical work assignments will include: Establishing goals, objectives and procedures for staff and recommending formal promotions, awards and other personnel actions including disciplinary actions to resolve issues. Evaluating work performance of subordinates. Interviewing and selecting candidates for position(s). Assisting with litigation of cases by performing specialized legal research and writing and providing technical assistance in the management of incoming and ongoing documents. Preparing cases or testimony for court or administrative proceedings. Reviewing reports, documents, records, data, or other materials to verify completeness, correctness, consistency, compliance or authenticity Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as performing such tasks as planning and prioritizing work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting staff assignments and ensuring completed work is technically adequate and accurate. Assisting with litigation of cases by performing specialized legal research and writing, preparing cases or testimony for court or administrative proceedings Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized . The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement/Policy: The 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. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.