For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MD-13107278-MS.
Key Responsibilities
At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed.
Duties include: Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels; Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases; Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository; Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases; Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews; Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and, Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $46610 – $75059/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Confidential security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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