Job Summary This position is being re-advertised. Applicants who previously applied for this position under this announcement (24-HI-12527192-MS) will continue to receive consideration and do not need to reapply. For additional details on cost of living allowances (COLA), please refer to the OPM website Nonforeign Areas (opm.gov). This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-HI-12527191-DE.
Grade Low Grade: 9
High Grade: 11
Promotion Potential: 11
Sub Agency Name Office of the United States Attorney, District of Hawaii
Major Duties As a Paralegal Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Hawaii, you will perform a variety of specialized litigative activities related to defensive litigation. Typical duties include: Performing specialized legal research in support of civil cases. Reviewing and organizing complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. Providing advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents. Preparing a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, interrogatory requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony. Developing and entering various case material into a computer database. Preparing charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Providing litigation case management and organizing cases for court presentation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Requirements Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation, online questionnaire, and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. You will be rated on the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork.
How To Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment. An unofficial college transcript if you meet qualifications based on education. A recent copy of an SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee. Benefits The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Key Requirements Security Clearance: Top Secret Drug Test Required: Yes
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