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 position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NDCA-12960476-MS. Responsibilities Serves as a Legal Assistant in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of California within the area of Grand Jury. The incumbent uses comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, procedures, and Department of Justice requirements for Grand Jury activities and case processing. Typical work assignments will include: Coordinating Grand Jury activities, supporting the operation of the Grand Jury Tracking System and related systems, and ensuring proper handling of Grand Jury materials and federal tax information. Supporting Assistant U.S. Attorneys in complex grand jury matters by researching and reviewing laws and specialized rules regarding grand jury proceedings and empanelment to determine factual issues that may impact grand jury activities as needed. - Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Each grade has 10 step rates and GS employees are usually hired at step one of the applicable GS grade level at which the applicant qualified. The salary range for a GS-7 in San Francisco, California is $63,081.00 - $82,007.00 (step 1 through step 10). The salary range for a GS-8 in San Francisco, California is $69.860.00 - $90.814.00 (step 1 through step 10). The full performance level of this position is GS-8. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal and administrative support, including: coordinating legal proceedings, investigations, or related activities; examining, preparing, and processing legal documents; maintaining legal records or case-related information; communicating with attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, witnesses, or other individuals regarding legal or procedural matters; researching legal sources to obtain or verify information; and using automated systems or software to prepare legal documents, reports, correspondence, or related materials. Examples of legal documents include indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, motions, pleadings, or similar legal documents. GS-8: To be eligible at the GS-8 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal and administrative support in a legal environment, including: independently coordinating legal proceedings, investigations, or related activities; examining, preparing, reviewing, and processing legal documents; maintaining, tracking, and managing legal records or case-related information; communicating and coordinating with attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, witnesses, or other individuals regarding legal or procedural matters; researching legal sources to obtain, verify, clarify, or resolve discrepancies in information related to legal proceedings or activities; using automated systems or software to prepare, track, or manage legal documents, reports, correspondence, or related materials; and providing procedural guidance or assistance regarding legal processes, legal documents, or related activities. Examples of legal documents include indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, motions, pleadings, or similar legal documents. To be qualified, you must @type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) Note: In order to be considered "qualified" for this position, your specialized experience must be described in your resume. Please be sure that your resume clearly states any and all of the specialized experience that you may have. If your specialized experience is not clearly stated in your resume, you may not be considered for this position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- 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://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-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://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications. 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 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.
