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Paralegal Specialist

Bureau of Justice Grants · Department of Justice
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $133142/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 0950-12 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Compliance and Enforcement Activity Support and Administration Review, process and prepare documents covering diverse and complex legal issues or problems, such as carrying out case development and documentation activities as a case progresses through the office's review process.

Support attorney staff during telephonic and video interviews of complainants, recipient staff or other witnesses, including through detailed note-taking and formal documentation of interview responses. Organize claims processing data into reports for review by OCR staff. Legal Evaluation and Recommendations Examine and evaluate incoming correspondence, complaints and other written reports to determine the legal issues involved.

Review and analyze incoming correspondence and data from recipients of federal funding. Legal and Other Research Perform legal research and analysis of assigned areas, such as research into federal, state and local laws, regulations and cases relating to civil rights. Work with attorneys and senior staff to develop information necessary for the office's investigative work.

Conduct funding research using internal and external databases to determine whether particular entities are receiving DOJ financial assistance.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contact

jamarah.goree@usdoj.gov · 202-598-1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Justice Grants, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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