Paralegal Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Charleston, WV

About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist serves in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, supporting cases involving financial crimes. The role includes researching laws and court or administrative decisions, organizing case materials, drafting legal documents, and assisting Assistant United States Attorneys during hearings and trials. The specialist also participates in pre-trial witness conferences and identifies deficiencies in case materials or other matters that may require investigation before trial.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Meet the GS-11 qualification requirements through at least one of the following: specialized experience, qualifying education, or a combination of education and experience.
For the specialized-experience option, have one full year of experience equivalent to the GS-09 level analyzing legal decisions and case files, conducting legal research, composing legal briefs or pre-trial documents, interviewing witnesses or other individuals, and assisting with trial preparation and evidentiary exhibits.
For the education option, have a related-field Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M.
For the combined education-and-experience option, have graduate education in excess of two full years combined with qualifying experience.
Complete required pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Meet federal time-in-grade requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research using in-depth knowledge of applicable laws, court and administrative decisions, and interpretations related to financial crimes.
Organize and prepare research materials and determine which information is pertinent to a case.
Draft legal documents identifying legal or factual issues, locating precedents, and developing legally supportable conclusions.
Assist Assistant United States Attorneys in court during hearings and trials.
Participate in pre-trial witness conferences and identify deficiencies in case materials, such as missing documents or conflicting statements, and other matters requiring investigation before trial.