GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is in the Office of General Counsel, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Performs legal research for attorneys, including responding to responding to, compilation and organization of discovery documents, interrogatories and requests for admissions in pending cases. Provides support for the Office of General Counsel’s(OGC) electronic knowledge management system. Examines and evaluates requests for information under agency directives for Public Access -and determines if documents can be released. Receives, analyzes, investigates, and recommends action on submissions under various Tort Claim Acts. Assists agency Ethics Officer in annual review, follow-up and processing of Public Financial Disclosure Forms for all GPO officials required to file such reports.

Requirements

• You must be a current permanent Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee is required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability investigation.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify

Qualifications

To qualify for the Paralegal Specialist, PG - 0950 - 12 , you must meet the following requirements: To minimally qualify for the PG-12 level, you must meet the following requirements. You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-11 grade level or higher in the Federal Service that includes: 1. Researching legal information utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, or Cyber Feds. 2. Conducting legal research/factual investigation regarding information requested including the laws, regulations, and legal precedents. 3. Composing correspondence consolidating and highlighting information into a format that most effectively answers inquiries and prepares in final form for the signature of the attorney. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (11/29/2024) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used or this grade level.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Alice Adekunle
• Email: [email protected]