Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Paralegal Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
United States Attorney's Office – Southern District of Florida
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida’s (USAO‑SDFL) mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.
Minimum Qualifications To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
GS‑09 Level Qualifications Specialized Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in the Federal service performing the duties listed below:
Assisting in gathering facts using the basic application of a body of law, regulations, precedents, and related to grand jury proceedings.
Organizing and/or preparing research material from legal reference sources such as directives and policies, commercial legal publications and automated legal research systems to help determine pertinent information.
Drafting routine legal documents, motions, opinions, or findings.
OR
Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., paralegal studies, criminal justice, social science, business administration, or English): a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.)
OR
A combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least one year of graduate education as described in the previous paragraph. The combined percentages of experience and education must equal at least 100%.
GS‑11 Level Qualifications Specialized Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 level in the Federal service performing the duties listed below:
Gathering facts for problem analysis and applying laws, regulations and policies related to grand jury proceedings.
Interpreting, applying and/or explaining to others the application of a body of law, regulations and practices related to grand jury proceedings.
Researching legal reference sources such as directives and policies, commercial legal publications and automated legal research systems to locate data to resolve legal issues.
Analyzing issues of fact and law to draft legal documents, briefs, advisory of opinions or findings.
OR
Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of an LL.M. degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.)
OR
A combination of the above described graduate education and specialized experience, following the same percentage calculation as for GS‑09.
Additional Guidance In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Time‑in‑Grade Requirements Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time‑in‑grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS‑07 is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑09 level. One year at the GS‑09 is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑11 level.
You must submit your SF‑50 that shows Time‑in‑Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF‑50 will be accepted; recommended SF‑50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).
Application Review All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered if they do not meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
NOTE(s)
Experience: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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Minimum Qualifications To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
GS‑09 Level Qualifications Specialized Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in the Federal service performing the duties listed below:
Assisting in gathering facts using the basic application of a body of law, regulations, precedents, and related to grand jury proceedings.
Organizing and/or preparing research material from legal reference sources such as directives and policies, commercial legal publications and automated legal research systems to help determine pertinent information.
Drafting routine legal documents, motions, opinions, or findings.
OR
Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., paralegal studies, criminal justice, social science, business administration, or English): a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.)
OR
A combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and at least one year of graduate education as described in the previous paragraph. The combined percentages of experience and education must equal at least 100%.
GS‑11 Level Qualifications Specialized Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 level in the Federal service performing the duties listed below:
Gathering facts for problem analysis and applying laws, regulations and policies related to grand jury proceedings.
Interpreting, applying and/or explaining to others the application of a body of law, regulations and practices related to grand jury proceedings.
Researching legal reference sources such as directives and policies, commercial legal publications and automated legal research systems to locate data to resolve legal issues.
Analyzing issues of fact and law to draft legal documents, briefs, advisory of opinions or findings.
OR
Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of an LL.M. degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.)
OR
A combination of the above described graduate education and specialized experience, following the same percentage calculation as for GS‑09.
Additional Guidance In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Time‑in‑Grade Requirements Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time‑in‑grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS‑07 is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑09 level. One year at the GS‑09 is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑11 level.
You must submit your SF‑50 that shows Time‑in‑Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF‑50 will be accepted; recommended SF‑50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).
Application Review All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered if they do not meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
NOTE(s)
Experience: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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