The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, Professional Staff Group (PSG) VII, Litigation Docket Room. The primary purpose of PSG VII is to represent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs litigation filed in U.S. Court of Appeals.
Major duties: Reviews databases, evaluates information regarding appeals, and prints data from docket sheets in database for use by attorneys. Reviews documents and determines whether case should be referred to a paralegal or attorney for preparation of jurisdictional motion.
Coordinates the agency's response, to include making necessary oral and written contacts with agency staff, prepares and mails correspondence, sets and tracks deadlines, and enters all relevant case information in litigation database. Reviews documents, determines deadlines for assembling evidence from agency files, and prepares correspondence, to include directions for assembling evidence, coordinates remands.
Closes cases and coordinates remands, attorney fee payments, and appeals upon completion of court action. Distinguishes between different types of documents, interpret poorly written or confusing correspondence from appellants, and recognize matters requiring special handling or expedited responses. Researches case information in complex database to determine status of appeals, motions for reconsideration and other matters of appellate procedure.
Understands federal statutes and court rulings regarding disclosure of confidential information, and uses discretion in determining matters requiring special handling. Assembles files and, based on knowledge of office procedures, obtains documents from multiple sources. Reviews legal documents according to court rules of practice and procedure and determines deadlines for attorney action.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by agency policy.
Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption already in place. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD81183A, PD81182A, and PD81181A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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Martina.Portis@va.gov · 202-247-5949
This position is with General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $51957 – $83119/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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