Grand Jury Clerk

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NDCA-12859252-MS.

GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: maintaining files, logs, transcripts, and reports related to legal matters; scheduling the appearances of and responding to inquiries from attorneys and witnesses; maintaining official calendars and coordinating scheduling with multiple parties; preparing and submitting requests such as work orders or invoices; delivering or distributing official transcripts or case-related documents; and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, court personnel, and other participants in legal proceedings.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (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 proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your 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/.

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/. Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Grand Jury Clerk responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling activities of the Grand Jury and providing legal and administrative support.

Typical work assignments will include: Preparing the Grand Jury Schedule for distribution to Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorneys and those appearing before the Grand Jury.

Maintaining and updating lists of grand jurors who are impaneled every 18 months and serve weekly. Tracking transcripts of Grand Jury testimony to insure they are received on a timely basis.

Using word processing equipment and software to prepare correspondence, lists, and data entry. Process legal documents such as subpoenas, search warrants, and provide administrative support for travel.

- Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This position is based in the San Francisco office and requires occasional travel to the Oakland Branch, approximately two days per month The salary range for a GS-7 in San Francisco, California is $63,081.00 - $82,007.00 (step 1 through step 10).

New federal employees are typically hired at Step 1 of the assigned grade.