Paralegal Specialist
About The Position
As part of its challenging, multi-faceted mission, the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) is responsible for (a) registering attorneys and agents to practice patent law before the USPTO, (b) developing and administering the patent registration exam, (c) investigating allegations of misconduct by practitioners, (d) overseeing USPTO programs, (e) supporting Patents and Trademarks business units regarding anti-fraud initiatives, (f) federal administrative rulemaking, and (g) outreach. This role is the ideal next career step for you if: If you enjoy preparing draft decisions, opinions and legal memoranda, which include summaries of factual and evidentiary information. You look forward to serving as a primary contact within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline for inquiries received from members of the public, attorneys, agents, inventors, and other agencies. If you have a passion for conducting legal research utilizing legal databases such as WESTLAW, PACER, PALM, and other online sources to obtain information and materials requested by/for attorneys. If you are eager to maintain dockets of pending complaints, investigations and disciplinary and enrollment files, including files and records of all correspondence and relevant documents.
Requirements
- United States Citizen
- Resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related competencies
- Meet the definition of specialized experience
- Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
- Registered for Selective Service, if applicable
- Complete a one year probationary period, if selected
- Meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
- Meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position
- Meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement
- One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service
- Experience preparing and drafting a variety of legal documents and correspondence
- Experience conducting legal research and analyzing, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Experience reviewing and evaluating incoming legal documents and communications to determine appropriate action
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or provide proof of exemption
Nice To Haves
- If you enjoy preparing draft decisions, opinions and legal memoranda, which include summaries of factual and evidentiary information.
- If you look forward to serving as a primary contact within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline for inquiries received from members of the public, attorneys, agents, inventors, and other agencies.
- If you have a passion for conducting legal research utilizing legal databases such as WESTLAW, PACER, PALM, and other online sources to obtain information and materials requested by/for attorneys.
- If you are eager to maintain dockets of pending complaints, investigations and disciplinary and enrollment files, including files and records of all correspondence and relevant documents.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and drafting a variety of legal documents and correspondence
- Conducting legal research and analyzing, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Reviewing and evaluating incoming legal documents and communications to determine appropriate action
- Serving as a primary contact within the Office of Enrollment and Discipline for inquiries received from members of the public, attorneys, agents, inventors, and other agencies
- Maintaining dockets of pending complaints, investigations and disciplinary and enrollment files, including files and records of all correspondence and relevant documents
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
