Paralegal Specialist (While Actually Employed)

District of Columbia Courts • Washington, DC • 1h ago

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Committee on Admissions of the Court of Appeals (COA). The Paralegal Specialist analyzes and reviews character and fitness reports, corresponds with applicants and third parties, conducts research, and creates reports in connection with attorney admissions and licensing. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing statical reports on the bar exam and other admissions processes. Responsibilities Major Duties: Gathers and prepares statistical data regarding the bar exam and other admissions processes for review by the Director, Deputy Clerk of the Clerk of the Court, law schools, American Bar Association, and the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Assists in the design and development of Proctor materials for the bar exam. Provides assistance to internal and external stakeholders through phone and email. Conducts second-level reviews of applications for admission to the bar and conducts necessary follow-up on applications with character and fitness concerns. Monitors and tracks requests for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations on the bar exam, coordinates review by experts, and follows requests through final approval. Manages granted accommodations through the completion of the bar exam. Provides administrative and technical support to the COA Director. Performs legal research and other duties for the division as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Background and security investigation are required. 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of high school diploma, college transcript or diploma) 4. List of three (3) professional references Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and five (5) years of administrative, clerical or paralegal experience in a court or law agency. A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of administrative, clerical, or paralegal experience in a court or law agency is preferred. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date. This job is a while actually employed (WAE) temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.

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