Job Listing
Paralegal Specialist
Merit Systems Protection Board · Posted 15 days ago
About the Role
The position is located in the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Regional Operations. The office is responsible for adjudicating appeals filed by Federal employees. The selectee for this position serves as a Paralegal Specialist responsible for assisting in the processing and adjudication of those appeals, as well as providing administrative support to the office.
What You'll Do
- →The duties described are for the full-performance level.
- →At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
- →The duties may include, but are not limited to: The work requires discretion and independent judgment in the application of a specialized body of laws, regulations, agency policies and practices, and judicial/administrative proceedings.
- →Ensures accuracy of the electronic case file, researching legal issues, assisting at teleconferences and hearings, and drafting orders.
- →Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judges (AJs) of the office.
- →Drafts initial decisions, involving dismissals because of lack of jurisdiction and/or untimely filing, settlements, and other similar appeals.
- →Analyzes dockets, performs research using electronic systems to identify legal and procedural issues affecting appeals.
Requirements
- ✓This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3a60221a-a933-4ebe-b4f6-675069c5de0d
Posted via USAJobs