- Position Title
- Paralegal Specialist
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- CCCW-22-11623714-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 26, 2022 to Friday, September 9, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Program
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and/or conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
Have you held a political position within the Federal Government within five (5) years of the closing date of this announcement?
2.
A one year probation is required, if not already completed, to assess your ability to perform the duties required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year probation period if not already previously completed?
3.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel (IRSCC) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRSCC will be subject to a tax check. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRSCC. Are you willing and able to undergo a Federal Tax check to meet this requirement prior to employment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Paralegal Specialist position with the IRS - Office of Chief Counsel. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
GS-7: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service.
2.
GS-9: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
GS-11: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience gathering information?
5.
From the below list, identify the types of legal research you have conducted. (Please select all that apply.)
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing documents or other information?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing administrative files, financial documents, and other evidence submitted?
8.
From the list below, identify which activities you have performed related to the preparation and/or review of legal documents, instruments, and exhibits. (Please select all that apply.)
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the basic principles and methodology used in legal research?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and revising legal documents requested by the client or the client's counsel?
11.
Which of the following tasks have you performed? (Please select all that apply.)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience making determinations concerning missing or inconsistent information or material, etc. (e.g., determining what additional information is needed to answer a question or solve a problem)?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience in gathering and analyzing the information and evidence required for case preparation for litigation or dispute resolution?
14.
From the below list, identify the types of legal research you have conducted. (Please select all that apply.)
15.
From the below list, identify the types of legal or related documents you have drafted. (Please select all that apply.)
16.
From the list below, identify which items you have prepared written explanation of. (Please select all that apply.)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing and evaluating information in case files to determine legal sufficiency?
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience interviewing clients and witnesses in order to develop facts of a case or factual summaries?
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing administrative files, financial documents, and other evidence submitted to confirm legal sufficiency for purposes of settlement?
20.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and revising legal documents requested by the client or the client's counsel, including proposing and explaining the basis for proposed revisions?
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience scheduling and attending conferences with the opposing party for fact finding and the exchange of documents?
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing summaries of testimony and creating a synopsis of exhibits for the trial attorney's use in preparing witness questions and findings of fact for briefs?
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing documents presented during an audit or other types of inquiries/disputes?
24.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing witnesses for deposition and/or trial, including role play, instruction on demeanor, etc.)?
25.
Which of the following best describes your experience serving as a point of contact for procurement contracts in connections with trial preparation or other legal matters?
26.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the basic principles and methodology used in legal research?
27.
Integrity Certification: Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.