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    Legal Assistant - Pittsburgh, United States - Department Of Justice

    Department Of Justice
    Department Of Justice Pittsburgh, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Summary

    For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit

    As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    05/09/2024 to 05/17/2024


    • Salary
    $56,133 - $72,970 per year


    • Pay scale & grade
    GS 8


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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    Yes-as determined by the agency policy.


    • Travel Required
    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    No


    • Appointment type
    Permanent


    • Work schedule
    Full-time


    • Service
    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    0986 Legal Assistance


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Top Secret


    • Drug test
    Yes


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk


    • Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness


    • Announcement number
    24-PAW-CRM IMP


    • Control number
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    This job is open to


    • Internal to an agency
    Current federal employees of this agency.

    Clarification from the agency

    Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in the U.S.

    Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area.

    Internal Employees Only.

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    Duties

    If selected for this position, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services


    Duties include:

    • Preparing a wide variety of legal documents based on case information and documentation, such as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas and non-disclosure orders.
    • Conducting a variety of discovery and research duties pertaining to legal actions, requests, or matters associated with cybercrime and national security cases.
    • Maintaining current knowledge of regulations, laws, requirements, decisions, departmental requirements, and changes that impact current criminal cases or procedures for cases in cybercrime.
    • Examining and making substantive processing determinations and initiating actions based on analysis of the situation or circumstances behind the documentation submitted.
    • Maintaining knowledge of national security procedures including the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) and its practical application to the handling of classified materials and cases.
    • Organizing cases for trial and coordinating with law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and other staff.
    • Reviewing incoming material and determining the need for correspondence and legal documents such as motions, orders, pleadings and subpoenas.
    Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment


    • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
    • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See
    • Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
    • You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
    Qualifications


    GS-8: To be eligible at the GS-8 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level.

    Specialized experience is defined as experience preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format (e.g. pleadings, stipulations, motions, briefs, affidavits, complaints, orders and subpoenas); obtaining information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources; conducting factual and legal research and providing requested information to attorneys; aiding in the preparation and organization of evidence for use in trial.


    To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.

    (A typing test may later be required.)


    Career Transition Assistance Plan (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

    Education

    Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this series/grade level.

    Additional information

    Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.


    The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.


    EEO Statement:

    The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants.

    See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details.

    Diversity Statement:

    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 a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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    • Benefits
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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


    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.

    You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The OPM Website for definitions):

    Integrity/Honesty, Reasoning, Self-Management, and Technical Competence

    The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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