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 to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-TXE-13034404-Delegated Examining (DE). 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution. 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. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. 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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