Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support) in Houston, TX

Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support) - Federal government of the United States - Houston, TX - work from home jobCompany: Federal government of the United StatesJob description: SummaryFor more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 23-SDTX-12104135-MP.Overview• Accepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/08/2023 to 09/21/2023Salary$65,928 - $103,693 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 - 11Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedAppointment typePermanent -Work scheduleFull-time -ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialJob family (Series)Supervisory statusSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement number23-SDTX-12104135-DEControl number748049800This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S.CitizensDutiesIf selected for this position, you will provide litigation support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys representing the United States in State and Federal courts throughout the Southern District of Texas. Typical work assignments will include:- Provides technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation;- Analyzes litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs;- Assists and/or trains attorneys and legal support staff in organizing voluminous case information for efficient retrieval through automated means such as scanning, indexing and controlling of documents into a data base;- Evaluates the efficiency of litigation support technology to ensure that it is responsive to the attorney and case needs, and that it represents the best methodology available;- Recommends a variety of software packages such as discovery processing platforms, discovery review software, and databases, trial presentation software, and spreadsheet and word processing applications;- Proposes recommendations that are based on which technology would be most effective for the organization, review, and presentation of complex and voluminous evidence or production of graphic demonstrative evidence as well as meeting individual user needs;- Provides recommendations to attorneys and other personnel as to the most technically feasible, efficient and bolthires effective designs needed to meet user requirements and litigation objectives through automation.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. RequirementsConditions of Employment• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. QualificationsGS-09: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet specialized experience, as defined below:SpecializedExperience: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience includes duties such as: Providing technical assistance to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.Applying a basic knowledge of Federal Criminal and Civil procedures, court requirements, and district practices to implement computer applications needed for criminal and civil cases. GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet specialized experience, as defined below:SpecializedExperience: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience includes duties such as: Providing technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.In addition, serving as the subject matter expert in discovery processing platforms, discovery review software, and databases, trial presentation software, and spreadsheet and word processing applications to provide support to prepare, organize, index, develop, and manage exhibits, evidence, or other data relevant to cases presented before a jury, grand jury or in other legal proceedings. InteragencyCareer Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)-The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority.Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at. Additional informationPayment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See. Current or Former Political Appointees:The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement:The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.Diversity Statement: 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.• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.. Expected salary: $65928 - 103693 per yearLocation: Houston, TXJob date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:38:36 GMTApply for the job now! Apply tot his job