Legal Reference Librarian
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Legal Assistant (OA)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a legal assistant in the U.S.
Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., where you'll help with appeals by preparing legal documents, managing files, and using office software to support lawyers.
It's a great fit for someone with one year of office experience who enjoys detail-oriented work in a legal setting and wants to contribute to public safety efforts.
As you gain skills, your tasks will grow more challenging within a respected team.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in federal service
- Experience performing at least two of: examining/preparing/processing legal documents, using online legal resources to obtain/verify information, or producing written documents with office software
- Ability to examine, prepare, and process technical legal documents
- Skills in preparing and maintaining legal files and performing docketing functions
- Proficiency in producing documents using office software applications
- Office automation (OA) skills, including typing and computer proficiency
- Location: Washington, D.C.; GS-06 grade level
Full Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.
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: To qualify at the GS-06 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (2) of the (3) duties listed below: Performing legal support work related to examining, preparing and/or processing legal documents or materials; Utilizing online legal resources to obtain and/or verify information; Producing written documents and/or materials utilizing office software applications.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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. Major Duties:
This Legal Assistant (OA) provides legal assistance in the area of appeals.
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Legal Assistant (OA) support in the U.S.
Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of legal, clerical and administrative support.
Typical work assignments will include: Examines, prepares, and processes a variety of technical legal documents Prepares and maintains legal files and docketing functions.
Produces written documents and materials utilizing a range of office software applications.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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