Legal Assistant (Office Automation)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Boston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Legal Assistant (Office Automation) provides legal assistance and office support services in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, located in Boston. The office handles a broad range of cases, including national security, white collar crime, public corruption, cybercrime, narcotics and money laundering, organized crime and gang violence, and civil rights violations. Assignments will increase in responsibility and complexity as training and experience progress.
Requirements
- Must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Must type at least 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors; a typing test may be required.
- For GS-05 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, performing at least three of the following four duties: preparing routine correspondence or notices using established formats and procedures; providing information to visitors or telephone callers using established guidance; using office software or electronic systems to enter, retrieve, or update information; and maintaining paper or electronic files under established filing procedures.
- For GS-05 qualification through education: four years of education above high school in a qualifying accredited institution, in any field for which high school graduation or equivalent is the normal prerequisite.
- Applicants may qualify through a combination of the specified education and specialized experience totaling at least 100% of the GS-05 minimum qualifications.
- Applicants claiming education must provide transcripts or the specified coursework information; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.
- Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
- Must complete a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks, and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance.
- Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Must provide a resume and supporting documents.
Responsibilities
- Review and process legal documents and case materials for completeness, procedural compliance, and appropriate case-processing actions.
- Establish and maintain paper and electronic case records to document case status and support court proceedings.
- Prepare legal correspondence, notices, and court documents in accordance with established procedures and case requirements.
- Search case files and legal records for information needed for case processing, correspondence, and hearing preparation.
- Generate and maintain case status and workload reports concerning caseloads, motions, appeals, docket activity, and aged cases.
- Prepare case files and supporting documents for hearings, ensuring required records are complete and available.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
