Paralegal Specialist

GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work which demonstrates an extensive knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures as it relates to national security litigation; analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence; conducting thorough legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; drafting legal documents; composing legal briefs, summaries of analyses and decisions, and pre-trial documents; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations. 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 http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Telework Eligibility: The office telework policy REQUIRES this position to be in the office three (3) days per week with Wednesday being a mandatory in office day. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.