The Department of Justice, Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the United States Attorney's Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. This posting is for open Paralegal Specialist positions within various sections of the Criminal Division.
Key Responsibilities
This vacancy includes a Selective Placement Factor. Please see Qualifications for more information. As a Paralegal Specialist, you may perform duties such as: Assisting at all levels in the development of criminal litigation or appeals, beginning at the investigation level, to filing pleadings with the court. Assisting attorneys by preparing filings and exhibits for trials or appeals.
Organizing case documents, conducting first-level document review, and coordinating document productions. Proofreading and cite-checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other documents, and ensuring accordance with Bluebook and/or other citation and style requirements for legal writing. Conducting various document searches using document management databases such as Relativity. Producing work products that are well written, clear, and free of errors.
Preparing for interviews, depositions, hearings, and appeals. Conducting extensive and thorough research in a variety of legal and non-legal databases and providing information in response to a wide range of questions. Preparing and organizing evidence, discovery and trial exhibits, such as statistical charts, graphs, and maps, to be presented in court.
Requirements & Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $70623 – $111087/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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