Information Technology Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Information Technology Specialist provides litigation support advisory assistance involving computer hardware, software, and graphics applications. The position performs information systems analysis, development, and installation in support of District litigation activities, and analyzes litigation support requirements to recommend strategies that meet user needs. The role also supports the organization, processing, management, and presentation of electronic evidence for trial, including documents and audio and video files. The work grows in complexity as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the required GS-12 competencies at the minimum proficiency level.
• Have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal Service, providing data-management litigation support for trial preparation through analysis of litigation-support requirements.
• Specialized experience must include relevant knowledge and abilities, such as processing electronic discovery data using industry-standard software; administering and maintaining case-evidence databases; advising on legal automation requirements and system capabilities; testing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and controlling litigation-support software; or training others to use litigation-support technology for voluminous case information and audio or video evidence.
• Demonstrate the required competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.
• Complete satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation adjudication.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Be prepared to provide resume or cover-letter details about experience with generative AI/super-intelligence tools, building simple AI workflows or automations, and evaluating AI-generated output for accuracy and quality, including responsible use and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform information systems analysis, development, and installation in support of District litigation support activities.
• Analyze litigation support requirements and develop or recommend strategies to meet user needs.
• Organize documents for ingestion, prepare indices, define data-file search criteria, and establish indexing and coding fields.
• Train Assistant United States Attorneys, legal administrative specialists, paralegals, and other staff to organize case information for mass database uploads using comprehensive Bates numbering.
• Troubleshoot and examine hardware, software, and audiovisual equipment.
• Convert audio and video evidence received from partner agencies into file formats suitable for trial-presentation programs.
• Diagnose and resolve litigation-support computer system problems and customize databases and programs to meet user needs.
• Maintain inventories and tracking for litigation-support equipment.
• Create training materials and lead sessions demonstrating preferred techniques for processing evidence.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered, subject to qualifications and applicable conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed