Overview
Legal Administration Specialist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at U.S. Department of Justice
Full Job Description
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 job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals
Duties
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected litigation team that is composed of attorneys and support staff. Typical work assignments will include:
Actively participates in investigating and litigating cases by providing litigation support services to manage and analyze case materials in support of the trial team. Cases handled involve some of the most complex and difficult in the U.S. Attorney’s Office because they require organizing, tracking and analyzing tens of thousands of items of evidence and millions of data elements. Automated support is necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence or other data relevant to cases presented in a deposition, jury trial or in other legal proceedings. Provides technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and case management requirements, systems and application capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
GS-12:To qualify for the GS-12, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level as defined below:
Specialized Experience:Specialized experience is defined as experience working in a legal environment providing litigation support services to manage and analyze case materials in support of a trial team. Tracking and analyzing thousands of items of evidence, millions of data elements, and providing technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and system capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions; trial preparation and presentation; and implementing new and enhanced computer applications needed for cases.
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 sele…
Title: Legal Administration Specialist
Company: U.S. Department of Justice
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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