Paralegal Specialist
About The Position
This Paralegal Specialist position is in the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), Research and Publication Section, Paralegal Unit, in Washington, D.C. The OSG supervises and conducts government litigation before the Supreme Court of the United States. The position provides legal support and research to attorneys preparing cases for Supreme Court litigation, including evaluating, analyzing, and cite-checking briefs. The announcement is open to current or former federal employees and applicants eligible under specified hiring authorities. The position is classified at GS-0950-9/11. A one-year probationary period may be required. Federal employees receive access to a benefits package, with specific eligibility depending on position type.
Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen or national.
- Must complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959, unless an approved exemption is on file.
- For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07 providing attorney support in reviewing, analyzing, or evaluating case issues or citation accuracy in Supreme Court briefs; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
- For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09 reviewing, analyzing, and advising on legal case issues concerning the accuracy of legal citations or other references; alternatively, qualifying doctoral-level graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
- Applicants relying on education must provide transcripts; education must be from an accredited institution, and foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
- Must meet all qualification requirements by October 22, 2026.
- Resume must support responses to the online questionnaire and qualification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with attorneys to identify the type of assistance needed on cases.
- Provide legal support and research to attorneys preparing cases for Supreme Court litigation.
- Summarize the relevance of a range of legal information.
- Evaluate and analyze Supreme Court briefs.
- Cite-check briefs filed in the Supreme Court.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; access and eligibility depend on the position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
