Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist serves in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office, supporting investigations, litigation, and trial preparation. The role involves reviewing and organizing complex factual materials and documentary evidence, preparing substantive legal documents, advising on efficient document preparation, and maintaining case materials and databases. The position also supports court presentation through case management, trial exhibits, jury instructions, and visual materials. Responsibilities increase in complexity as training and experience progress.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen or National.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Must pass pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to favorable background-investigation adjudication.
May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
GS-07 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, qualifying graduate education, a qualifying combination of experience and education, or superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree.
GS-07 specialized experience includes drafting legal documents and correspondence; assisting with trial preparation by compiling, organizing, and indexing evidentiary exhibits; reviewing legal documents to extract information; verifying citations and statutory references; and using computerized databases to organize documents.
GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
GS-09 specialized experience includes drafting pleadings, motions, orders, subpoenas, or other legal documents and correspondence; preparing and organizing evidence for discovery and trial; conducting legal research using databases, case files, and other sources; and entering data into a case-management tracking system.
GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, qualifying doctoral-level education, or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
GS-11 specialized experience includes analyzing legal decisions and case files to identify issues or evidence; researching court decisions and precedents; composing legal briefs, analyses, decision summaries, or pretrial documents; interviewing witnesses and other individuals with relevant information; and organizing and indexing evidentiary exhibits for trial.
Academic degrees and coursework used to meet education requirements must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or foreign education must be shown to be comparable to U.S. accredited education. Supporting documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Eligible ICTAP or CTAP applicants seeking selection priority must meet the applicable eligibility and application requirements, be well-qualified, and provide proof of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Review and organize complex factual material and documentary data for investigations and trials.
Prepare substantive legal documents, including extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation related to acquiring evidence or testimony.
Advise on efficient methods for preparing legal documents.
Use tables and perform citation checking efficiently.
Develop and enter case materials into a computer database.
Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results.
Develop, compile, and maintain jury instructions for trial preparation.
Prepare trial exhibits involving a wide range of visual materials.
Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation.