The Appellate Section plays a crucial role in defending the integrity and constitutionality of DOJ's investigations and prosecutions. Appellate Section attorneys write briefs and argue cases in the courts of appeals; prepare draft briefs and certiorari petitions for the Solicitor General; make recommendations to the Solicitor General regarding whether further review of adverse decisions is warranted; and brief and argue motions in district courts in cases of national importance.

Duties

As a Paralegal Specialist, you may perform duties such as: Proofread and cite-check legal briefs, memoranda, and other documents in Appellate Section matters. Prepare electronic and hard-copy documents for filing in courts of appeals throughout the country. Maintain detailed knowledge of court rules and policies to ensure compliance. Conduct factual and legal research in Supreme Court cases and federal criminal appeals. Administer the Appellate Section's library, including maintaining and organizing extensive collection of litigation reference sources. Compile information and prepare reports concerning case status using Appellate Section's case management and recordkeeping software. Assist in management of electronic and hard-copy case files. Assist in management of requests for Appellate Section comment on legislative and policy proposals. Exercise independent legal judgment in reviewing, classifying, and managing Appellate Section matters, subject to attorney supervision. 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.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 Federal grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 level: conducting factual and legal research utilizing legal and nonlegal databases; preparing and organizing information for production in court and for use on appeal; and utilizing computer applications and software for document collection and records management such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, PACER, Sharepoint databases, and Excel.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Appellate Section c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]