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. Responsibilities This position serves as the Lead Legal Administrative Specialist for the Criminal Division providing a wide range of legal and administrative services to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in complex criminal matters and performing non-supervisory oversight duties to ensure work assignments of criminal legal support staff are accomplished. Duties include, but are not limited to: Serving as technical resource for team members on all aspects of criminal legal support functions, including but not limited to docketing, case file management, discovery preparation and management, trial preparation and presentation, and legal research and writing. Coaching team members and providing advice on the selection and application of appropriate legal support practices, procedures, and techniques. Working with supervisory AUSAs to determine workload needs and allocation of work assignments among team members; monitoring workloads to ensure balanced division of duties; and making day-to-day adjustments to ensure priorities are accomplished and deadlines are met. Serving as the primary specialist responsible for managing incoming and outgoing discovery in the Office's most complex criminal cases, many of which involve voluminous discovery, multiple parties, and/or multiple law enforcement or client agencies. Providing a range of case development and activities during the investigative, pre-trial, and trial phases of the most complex criminal or civil cases by analyzing extensive discovery or evidentiary materials such as documentary records and witness statements to evaluate the materials' value or relevance to the matters under investigation. Conducting complex factual and legal research in legal and non-legal databases in support of investigations and cases; researching legislation, statutes, regulations, and court cases and factual research on individuals and entities using a variety of sources. Analyzing findings and preparing comprehensive written summaries of factual and legal research and issues. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing legal administrative and case management services in support of attorneys engaged in criminal and/or civil litigation; preparing and processing complex legal documents; coordinating court filings and legal processes; managing and organizing electronic and paper discovery in complex criminal cases; utilizing litigation support and case management software; assisting with trial preparation and presentation; conducting legal and factual research; and providing technical and administrative support to attorneys and legal staff. Demonstrated ability in coordinating workflow, prioritizing multiple assignments, providing guidance or training to support staff, and ensuring work products meet established standards for accuracy, timeliness, and quality. 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. 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.
