Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

Full Job Description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital.

On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides.

On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.

To be found qualified at the GS-13 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.

Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: is defined as experience that has equipped you with the competencies in applying knowledge of laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements needed to perform the job duties.

Examples of such experience are: performing case management involving criminal litigation; preparing, reviewing and approving legal documents and briefs; reviewing incoming documents and determining need for preparation of legal documents; utilizing automation support hardware and software to automate legal and office support functions; performing data retrieval from legal and administrative subject-matter databases; locating, logging, indexing, filing and retrieving materials to develop discovery and exhibit lists.

Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for supervising team leaders, providing advice to management officials and participating in the development and promulgation of policy and procedural manuals, including development and maintenance of guidelines and systems for staff in the Major Crimes section of the Superior Court Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.

Typical work assignments will include: Planning work to be accomplished by support employees in subordinate units.

Setting/adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work. Preparing individual work plans, performance standards, and performance evaluations for subordinate staff.

Interviewing and recommending candidates for subordinate positions. Supervising legal research to determine issues and case worthiness.

Supervising coordination of evidence for presentation in court, discovery process, and preparation regarding responses to pre-trial motions, subpoenas and stipulations.

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