The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

Duties

This Legal Administrative Specialist (PATHWAYS RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES) provides routine litigation support tasks necessary to process common electronically stored information and prepare it for review or production by the litigation team. Uses specialized software applications to perform basic processing tasks and meet the technical needs of criminal and civil litigation teams in a trainee compacity. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Legal Administrative Specialist (PATHWAYS RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of litigation support. Typical work assignments will include: Processing electronic files in coordination with supervisor; Providing litigation customer support and project management services in connection with electronic discovery; Providing technical assistance, via established procedures, with case presentation and preparation.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) the duties listed below: Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; Performing support tasks necessary to process electronically stored information; and Communicating effectively orally and in writing with no spelling or grammatical errors. OR one full year of progressively higher level graduate education in a legal field or related field; OR demonstrate superior academic achievement performance at the undergraduate level (demonstrated by applicant finishing in the upper third of their class, 3.0 GPA or greater on final transcript (4.0 scale), 3.5 GPA or greater in major field of study (4.0 scale); or be a member of a listed National Scholastic Honor Society); OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements: You must be a recent graduate who has completed within the last two (2) years (or will complete within nine months) of the close date of this announcement, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institute. Veterans who were unable to apply within two (2) years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, may be extended up to six years. Note: You must submit transcripts (unofficial or official) and/or a letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements to be considered eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official job offer, if selected for this position. Pathways for students & recent graduates to Federal careers - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ and Pathways FAQs https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/?page=1#url=Pathways-FAQs To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must have: Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program. Demonstrated successful job performance. Met the qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. NOTE(s): Experience: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants MUST MEET the following eligibility requirements to participate in the Pathways Recent Graduate Program:

• Have completed, within the last two (2) years as of the closing date of this announcement, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institute.
• Veterans who were unable to apply within two (2) years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, may be extended up to six (6) years.

Pathways Eligibility documentation: You must provide documentation that you are eligible for the pathways program. If you are applying to the recent graduate program, you must provide a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) or equivalent document from your school that lists courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned or a copy of your degree. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official job offer, if selected for this position.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

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 https://www.ed.gov/

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.

Contacts

• Address US Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York 271-A Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
• Name: MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
• Email: [email protected]