Summary
As a Paralegal Specialist, you will assume responsibility for a wide range of assignments that support complex legal work performed by attorneys to ensure creation of as thorough and professional a work product as possible. This position is located in Chief Counsel's Office headquartered in Washington, DC.
Duties
The following are the duties of the Paralegal Specialist at the full performance NB-V level. If you are selected at the NB-IV level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Paralegal Specialist, you will: Perform various research to assist in the creation of legal work products and case strategies. Proofread legal writing for any errors, clarity of context and accuracy of case citations in accordance with the Uniform System of Citation. Receive, review, analyze and process all requests for OCC documents and testimony pursuant to 12 C. F.R. Part 4, Subpart C. Determine specific information sought and decide which OCC records are likely sources of the information. Assemble and organize administrative records in connection with litigation on branch, charter, relocation and other bank supervisory and regulatory decisions of the OCC and prepare statement of facts summarizing record and referring to pertinent pages of it for use in legal briefs. Assemble, organize, and index administrative records in connection with EEOC/MSPB hearings. Create document retrieval systems and databases, of varying levels of complexity, with minimal supervision. Maintain knowledge of the litigation system to include: court and administrative rules, processes, and procedures. Take initiative to establish, maintain, and be an active and integral part of a team providing paralegal and technical support to attorneys in professional manner.
Requirements
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a background investigation (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
Education
Please see Qualifications section for education.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. 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 additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Resume Evaluation Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject matter experts (SMEs) may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. Rating: Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas: Legal Research and Analysis Information Collection and Analysis Oral Communication Written Communication Planning/Organizing Teamwork Internal/External Awareness Partnering Rule of Many: This announcement uses the Mechanism C method under 5 CFR § 332.402. All applicants tied at the cut line will be referred. We will provide the selecting official a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we will expand the group in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and OPM policy. Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles with the same score. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are listed at the top of the certificate in the order of their ratings. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well-qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must be assigned to the Outstanding or Excellent category.