Paralegal Specialist

Federal Election Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in the Administrative Division of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and serves as a Paralegal Specialist in any of the subject matter areas of OGC to include Administrative Law, Enforcement, Litigation, and Policy. The Administrative Division of OGC is a dynamic, team-oriented environment of dedicated professionals focused on providing excellent legal and support services to OGC and the FEC. This is a Non-Bargaining position. The position is responsible for providing analytical planning and evaluative work related to administrative and operational aspects of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must be able to pass a background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
May be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade/band requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade).
Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in private or public sectors) performing paralegal or legal work such as: (1) conducting substantive legal research and providing technical legal support to attorneys engaged in enforcement, litigation, advisory, policy, and administrative law matters; (2) assisting attorneys in preparing administrative and judicial litigation by organizing documentary evidence, exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and litigation notebooks; (3) reviewing and editing legal memoranda, briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents for organizational compliance; and (4) managing competing deadlines and coordinating work across several legal practice areas while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Cover letter describing experience with the competencies identified below: Administrative Law- Knowledge of state and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. Program Management -Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal research using the United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, case law, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) decisions, Office of General Counsel (OGC) precedent, legislative histories, administrative decisions, and other applicable legal authorities.
Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and judicial and administrative decisions to determine their applicability to assigned matters.
Perform a broad range of substantive paralegal work involving the interpretation and application of Federal laws, regulations, and agency policies in determining the validity, sufficiency, and acceptability of court orders, pleadings, administrative filings, and other legal documents.
Assist attorneys in preparing administrative and judicial litigation by organizing documentary evidence, exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and litigation notebooks.
Monitor the status of special legal projects assigned throughout the division.