There is one Paralegal Specialist (Criminal) position that will be located Plano, or Sherman, TX. This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities. This position is also being announced via Merit Staffing under 26-TXE-13034405-MS As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising. The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0950-Paralegal Specialist, 09/11, in the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. Independently performs legal research, and legal writing. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits, documents, memoranda, reports and correspondence relating to cases. Provides automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentation. Manages discovery and evidence in electronic and hard copy formats. Select and interpret pertinent guidelines and policies that govern work assignments. Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial. Prepare 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. Develop and enter various case material into a computer database. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial.
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 FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
joni.broussard@usdoj.gov (409) 839-2538
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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