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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in United States
Summary As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities There is one (1) vacancy in the Buffalo, NY Office and one (1) vacancy in the Rochester, NY Office. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the Paralegals and Legal Administrative Specialists, as assigned, in the Criminal Division. The incumbent also provides substantive legal support to AUSAs in specialized litigative activities. Typical work assignments will include: Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions and preparing witness exhibits list. Managing the support staff to timely provide high-quality services. Planning the work of the staff to ensure that work product meets organizational goals and priorities, consistent with applicable guidelines and policies. Monitoring individual staff performance and taking action to promote optimum staff effectiveness. Ensuring that performance ratings are timely and accurately completed. Collecting, organizing, processing and producing documents, electronic files and other materials required for criminal discovery. Monitoring and distributing workload among assigned legal support staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: To be qualified for the GS-12 position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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. Specialized experience is defined as: planning and/or overseeing work schedules to ensure even workflow and meeting deadlines; overseeing attendance, leave and vacation schedules to ensure proper staffing levels; performing substantive research, evaluation and analysis of a variety of specialized legal topics and points of law; reviews, proofreads, and edits lengthy and complex legal documents; verifies citations and statutory references against original sources; coordinates production of administrative records and responses to requests for discovery; and prepares and organizes trial exhibits, documents, memoranda, reports, and correspondence relating to cases for review by AUSAs. Education Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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; telework; 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.