Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

Full Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's (USAO-SDFL) mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) 3 of the 4 duties listed below: Performing legal research (i.e.

researching and/or summarizing factual aspects of cases, analyzing reports, testimony, interviews, or files); Planning work assignments for subordinate staff and/or assuring quality of tasks performed by staff; Assisting in case preparation (i.e.

summarizing information or ensure that information is lawfully released or withheld); Resolving problems/questions and/or advising on Rule 20, Rule 21(b) and Rule 40 cases.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.

No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process.

Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements.

NOTE(s): Experience: 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. Major Duties:

This Supervisory Paralegal Specialist provides administrative and technical support regarding case development, performing paralegal research, and leadership to subordinate staff.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Supervisory Paralegal Specialist support in the U.S.

Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Miami, Florida, focusing in the areas of case development, legal research and supervisory duties.

Typical work assignments will includes: Administrative and technical supervision of subordinate staff to include planning work assignments and assessing quality of tasks.

Provide guidance regarding the Rule 20, Rule 21(b), and Rule 40 program. Drafts legal documents and assists in pre-trial preparation.