The Tax Division is seeking a highly skilled candidate to serve as Supervisory Legal Assistant with significant experience and a strong background in legal support functions. The incumbent will serve as Office Manager, supervise staff, and perform a range of legal and administrative duties.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Supervisory Legal Assistant GS-0986-9/10, you will be responsible for performing duties which include, but are not limited to the following: Perform a broad range of technical and administrative supervisory functions with respect to assigned staff, including Section Chief, Assistant Chiefs, and Reviewers; take initiative to identify issues and formulate constructive solutions; willing to assist others and be a team player. Resolve conflicts or other problems experienced by staff. Provide backup for other administrative professionals in the section when workflow requires, such as legal/litigation assistants, data management specialists, management specialists, and head secretary. Identify and alert management, external and internal staff of critical dates (e.g., court hearing, appeal recommendation, time sheets); organize review of incoming mail and faxes; identify critical dates; and resolve issues or problems of court procedures and court documentation. Clearly communicate with staff regarding deadlines, due dates, problem resolution, cooperation, collaboration, procedures on administrative matters (e.g., leave, training, etc.). Communicate distinctly with others to ensure litigation support coverage and to ensure quality work product.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You may need to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
• You will need to successfully complete a pre-employment background security process pending completion and adjudication of the background investigation before you can be appointed to the position.
• If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov
• This is not a remote position. You will be required to work in person at our Washington, DC offices. However, some Telework may be authorized.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Legal Assistant at GS-0986-9/10, you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. If you are a current government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for the GS-09, you must have at least one year, 52 weeks, of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 or higher grade level in the Federal service, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Directing and overseeing the work of others under close supervision or working collaboratively with others to achieve a goal; Proposing resolution of conflicts or other problems to a supervisor; Tracking travel, logistics, time management, supplies, data entry and integrity, including recording required events in a database using Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, or other software with supervision; Retrieving information from an electronic case management system; Identifying material that may be pertinent to court issues or court cases under close supervision; appropriately identifying and directing phone calls to management officials; Preparing forms for issuance and presenting them for signature; Takes initiative to identify issues and formulates constructive solutions; willing to assist others and be a team player; and Conveying and capturing various information orally and in writing as appropriate to the situation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for the GS-10, you must have at least one year, 52 weeks, of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 or higher grade level in the Federal service, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Supervising, directing, and overseeing the work of others or working collaboratively with others to achieve a goal; Resolving conflicts or other problems; Tracking travel, logistics, time management, supplies, data entry and integrity, including recording required events using Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, or other software; Retrieving information from an electronic case management system; Identifying material that may be pertinent to court issues or court cases; Appropriately identifying and directing phone calls to management officials; Preparing forms for issuance and presenting them for signature; Takes initiative to identify issues and formulates constructive solutions; Willing to assist others and be a team player; and Conveying and capturing various information orally and in writing as appropriate to the situation. Time in Grade Requirement: Current government employees on a permanent appointment in the competitive service must demonstrate one year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the occupational series and grade. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/23/2023. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

There are no education requirements for the Supervisory Legal Assistant GS-09/10 position.

Contacts

• Address Civil Trial Section, Western Region c/o 150 M Street, NE , Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Senobia West
• Phone: (202) 616-1852
• Email: [email protected]