If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.
The United States Attorneys Office is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #11 out of 33 large Federal cabinet agencies in a study, "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2011 Rankings" published by the Partnership for Public Service. See www.bestplacestowork.org .
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ .
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 under12-NDIL-655813-MS .
To view the entire announcement, including instructions on how to apply, click on tabs above.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
DUTIES:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing litigation support services in the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois. Typical work assignments will include:
Advising litigation teams on automation requirements and system capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation, and trial presentation.
Organizing documents for efficient automated storage and retrieval.
Recommending a variety of software packages for the most efficient presentation of complex evidence.
Preparing computerized trial presentation programs.
Analyzing litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs.
Diagnosing and resolving litigation support computer system problems and customizing databases and programs to meet individual user needs.
Travel Required: None
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support). Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: organizing documents for efficient automated storage and retrieval; recommending a variety of software packages for the most efficient presentation of complex evidence; preparing computerized trial presentation programs; analyzing litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs; advising litigation teams on automation requirements and system capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation, and trial presentation; diagnosing and resolving litigation support computer system problems and customizing databases and programs to meet individual user needs.
There is no education substitution at the GS-12 level.
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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJs Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
You will be rated on the following Competencies: ATTENTION TO DETAIL : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
CUSTOMER SERVICE : Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work with the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE : Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link View Assessment Questions
BENEFITS:
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized
A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.
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. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Interagency Career 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: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
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: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming in your application and submit the appropriate documentation, as specified below.
In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a signed and dated Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
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 www.sss.gov .
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 nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
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