USACE Baltimore

This is a developmental position re-engineered at less than the full performance level for recruitment and training purposes. The duties of the position are similar to those of the target grade GS-0905-07. Performs entry level work with assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the full performance grade level. The work increases in difficulty, complexity, and responsibility as the incumbent gains experience and demonstrates a full comprehension of assigned work.

ABOUT THE JOB

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - In a developmental capacity, serves as the Paralegal Specialist in the Office of Counsel for the Baltimore District exercising discretion and independent judgment in the application of laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practices. Provides legal support to attorneys through legal research, evaluation and analysis and assists with investigation, analysis, and evaluation of claims, protests, appeals and other legal matters arising from various legislative acts (e.g., Competition in Contracting Act, Contract Disputes Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Civilian Personnel Act, Ethics in Government Act, Federal Labor Relations Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Clean Water Act) and regulations. Selects, assembles, summarizes, and compiles substantive information by use of statutes, regulations, orders, digests, commentaries, legal instruments, and other legal reference materials. Monitors judicial and administrative proceedings, drafts litigation and administrative papers and provides support in responding to production and discovery requests under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Assists in case preparation for litigation and analyzes facts and legal questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs entry level work with assignments designed to provide competencies, skills, and experience for more complex work at full performance grade.
• Provides legal support to attorneys through legal research, evaluation and analysis.
• Assists with investigation, analysis, and evaluation of claims, protests, appeals and other legal matters.
• Selects, assembles, summarizes, and compiles substantive information using legal reference materials.
• Monitors judicial and administrative proceedings, drafts litigation and administrative papers, and supports in responding to production and discovery requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to apply laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practices independently.
• Capability to perform legal research, evaluation, and analysis.
• Skills in drafting litigation and administrative papers.

TARGET MOCS

27D, 27A, 270A

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

$0.00

OTHER

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST