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Paralegal Specialist
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 66 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Civil Rights Division's (Division). As a Paralegal Specialist, you will perform legal and factual research and other closely related duties in support of attorneys engaged in civil rights cases and matters.
What You'll Do
- →As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.
- →To build and retain a workforce that reflects the multitude of experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- →If selected as a Paralegal Specialist GS-0950-7, typical work assignments may vary based upon the needs of the individual sections, their practice areas, and a host of other factors.
- →Typical assignments include: Researches and analyzes data, issues, and information that support project recommendations or the work assignments or higher-grade specialists.
- →Conducts regular interactions with colleagues and supervisors to complete work assignments.
- →Presents facts, issues, and positions that convey the intended information with the appropriate diplomacy and emphasis.
- →Interprets and applies pertinent regulation and style manuals governing written communications to prepare written material which communicate the intended information.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
- ✓DOJ uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, by visiting www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening.
- ✓Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.
- ✓This is a term appointment.
- ✓The initial term appointment is Not To Exceed (NTE) 13 months.
- ✓The initial term appointment may be extended up to the 4-year limit.
- ✓You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Resume cannot exceed two (2) pages.
- ✓If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.
- ✓You will need to submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and/or semester hours earned, degree earned and confer dates.
- ✓Failure to provide this documentation will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration.
Personality Fit
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