Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Legal Administrative Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.
Qualifications To be qualified for the GS-09 Legal Administrative Specialist, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service; or a master\'s or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or a combination of specialized experience and education.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as having a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; performing a variety of analytical legal work; assisting attorneys and legal support personnel with court rules, regulations and procedures; analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research; recommending automated support methods for trials; customizing databases and programs for user needs; using automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and litigation of federal cases (e.g., document management software, digital imaging applications, OCR tools, graphic design software, audiovisual equipment, and trial presentation programs); assisting with trial preparation and presentations; preparing motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas and legal briefs, and pre-trial documents; knowledge of legal terminology.
Education: One of the following types of education in a related field: master\'s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) ICTAP : The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority, such as a copy of your written ICTAP eligibility notice or separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
CTAP : The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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Qualifications To be qualified for the GS-09 Legal Administrative Specialist, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service; or a master\'s or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or a combination of specialized experience and education.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as having a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; performing a variety of analytical legal work; assisting attorneys and legal support personnel with court rules, regulations and procedures; analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting legal research; recommending automated support methods for trials; customizing databases and programs for user needs; using automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and litigation of federal cases (e.g., document management software, digital imaging applications, OCR tools, graphic design software, audiovisual equipment, and trial presentation programs); assisting with trial preparation and presentations; preparing motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas and legal briefs, and pre-trial documents; knowledge of legal terminology.
Education: One of the following types of education in a related field: master\'s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) ICTAP : The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority, such as a copy of your written ICTAP eligibility notice or separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
CTAP : The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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