Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)
If selected, you will serve as the Legal Administrative Specialist in the Litigation Support program area of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Middle District of Pennsylvania. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Providing technical and analytical assistance to support the litigation needs of the USAO. Developing alternative methods and encouraging the use of automated support for trial preparation and presentation. Preparing computerized trial presentation programs. Assisting in the courtroom during trials as needed. Managing and operating a variety of computer hardware such as printers, plotters, audio-visual devices and other state-of-the-art equipment to conceptualize exhibits and complete special presentation projects. Maintaining an inventory of litigation support equipment. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must possess ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as:
providing litigation support to users; recommending automated support methods for trials; customizing databases and programs for user needs; maintaining inventory of computer equipment; assisting with trial preparation and presentations. OR Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
Criminal justice. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing technical and analytical assistance to support the litigation needs of the USAO. Developing alternative methods and encouraging the use of automated support for trial preparation and presentation. Preparing computerized trial presentation programs. Assisting in the courtroom during trials as needed. Managing and operating a variety of computer hardware such as printers, plotters, audio-visual devices and other state-of-the-art equipment to conceptualize exhibits and complete special presentation projects. Maintaining an inventory of litigation support equipment. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. GS-09:
To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must possess ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as:
providing litigation support to users; recommending automated support methods for trials; customizing databases and programs for user needs; maintaining inventory of computer equipment; assisting with trial preparation and presentations. OR Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
Criminal justice. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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/.
- Department:
0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration - Salary Range:
$51,875 to $67,434 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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