Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This posting is for a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in the Civil Divisions Torts Branch Environmental Litigation Section (ETL). Torts is the principal guardian of the public fisc at the Department and defends the United States and its employees against tort suits which cumulatively seek billions and sometimes trillions of dollars in monetary damages each year.
The duties for the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans assigns and prioritizes the work of paralegal and support staff.
- Ensures personnel decisions and actions align with merit system principles and EEO policies.
- Organizes and manages case documents evidence and exhibits.
- Coordinates logistics and technical requirements for hearings depositions and trials.
- Manages travel authorizations and vouchers in compliance with federal travel regulations and organizational policies.
- Provides updates briefings and recommendations to supervisors attorneys and program staff.
- Prepares clear and accurate legal and administrative documents including summaries reports and correspondence.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
- You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- You may be required to complete a one year supervisory probationary period.
To qualify for the position of Supervisory Paralegal Specialist at GSyou must meet the qualification requirements listed below.
To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing duties such as: conducting legal and factual research supporting discovery and trial preparation managing case documents and evidence drafting legal documents and performing administrative functions such as coordinating personnel actions timekeeping travel procurement or office operations. Experience must also demonstrate the ability to lead or coordinate the work of others.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by 10/29/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or 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. Additional information is found at: .
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
