Summary
This position is located in the Administrative Division of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and serves as a Paralegal Specialist in any of the subject matter areas of OGC to include Administrative Law, Enforcement, Litigation, and Policy. The Administrative Division of OGC is a dynamic, team-oriented environment of dedicated professionals focused on providing excellent legal and support services to OGC and the FEC. This is a Non-Bargaining position.
Duties
The position is responsible for providing analytical planning and evaluative work related to administrative and operational aspects of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) programs. As the Paralegal Specialist in this position, you will: Conduct comprehensive legal research using the United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, case law, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) decisions, Office of General Counsel (OGC) precedent, legislative histories, administrative decisions, and other applicable legal authorities. Research and interpret applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and judicial and administrative decisions to determine their applicability to assigned matters. Perform a broad range of substantive paralegal work involving the interpretation and application of Federal laws, regulations, and agency policies in determining the validity, sufficiency, and acceptability of court orders, pleadings, administrative filings, and other legal documents. Assist attorneys in preparing administrative and judicial litigation by organizing documentary evidence, exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and litigation notebooks. Monitor the status of special legal projects assigned throughout the division.
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you received a degree, the transcript must show the date the degree was awarded or conferred. A self-created transcript, or a list of courses you have prepared, is not acceptable. Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). You must provide translated transcripts.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to the Subject Matter Expert (SME) review process which will determine the best qualified candidates.(Note: Candidates who advance in the selection process may be required to participate in an in-person interview). Please follow all instructions carefully and upload all required documents. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Administrative Law Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence Program Management Writing For those applying under "the public": Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your category rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities, or you may be rated ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position. The Category Rating Process does not add veteran's preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).