As a Paralegal Specialist you will provide administrative and operational support on a variety of legal matters. You will conduct research, maintain records, track actions, generate reports, provide document and case management and litigation support. Work may vary depending on the role and mission responsibilities of the Center at which assigned.

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Reviews, compiles and organizes complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials. Consults on and applies appropriate application of law/regulation to cases/discovery/ requests/depositions/lawsuits, etc. Maintains records management systems, and legal document databases. Tracks status of responses to client and external actions, and manages pending legal files to ensure implementation action is taken when required. Organizes and maintains technical and legal files, records, manuals, handbooks and other related materials. Prepares documents, responds to incoming actions, tracks, and ensures proper routing of high-level actions and policies through the use of electronic databases, receives telephone calls and visitors, and maintains attorney calendars. Supports and schedules meetings and events including periodic training, professional development, and business meetings. Works alongside attorney staff to prepare case files, prepare exhibits, draft documents in support of litigation, support office in all aspects of discovery requests to include electronic discovery, and assist in preliminary investigations. Uses Legal Files or similar documents and case management systems to retrieve and compile reports and assist attorneys in the practice of law. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
• Selected applicant(s) must be assigned to a duty location listed on the announcement.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Using document and case management systems to retrieve and compile reports and assist attorneys in the practice of law; Utilizing legal research platforms such as LEXIS/NEXIS or WESTLAW to conduct complex legal research and compile information and; Reviewing legal actions to ensure legal format is appropriate and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Reviewing and organizing material and other data for use in investigations and trials; Utilizing legal research platforms such as LEXIS/NEXIS or WESTLAW to conduct complex legal research, provide guidance, and compile information and; Managing office actions, such as tracking and responding to incoming actions, routing of high-level actions in electronic databases, receiving telephone calls and visitors, and maintaining attorney calendars. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a colleges or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

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. These education credentials must be 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]