- Position Title
- Legal Assistant
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-OGDC-24-12233677-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 20, 2023 to Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in our Legal Assistant position within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide 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.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Legal Assistant at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Legal Assistant at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Please select the response that best describes your experience reviewing and analyzing incoming court papers.
4.
Please select the response that best describes your experience identifying and entering information into mail log, file databases, and case management software.
5.
Please select the response that best describes your experience referring to federal court rules to ensure filings comply with them and are in proper form prior to submission to the court.
6.
Please select the response that best describes your experience reviewing and/or processing district court complaints and judgements.
7.
Please select the response that best describes your experience preparing and maintaining case exhibits.
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience evaluating court documents involving intellectual property issues.
9.
Please select the response that best describes your experience managing and maintaining legal files and records.
10.
Please select the response that best describes your experience analyzing notices of suits received from Federal district courts for completeness of information, identifying missing information and taking action to obtain complete information before processing the notices and making them available to the public.
11.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using various references tools and databases (e.g., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Code of Federal Regulations, Uniform System of Citation, Westlaw, PACER, agency databases and other automated data research tools) to perform technical and legal research for attorneys and paralegal specialists.
12.
Please select the response that best describes your experience preparing tables and reports of case-related information, research results, statistical and other information.
13.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing charts and graphs using Microsoft PowerPoint.
14.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
15.
Please select the response that best describes your experience composing letters and memorandums using Microsoft Word.
16.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using databases developed in Microsoft Access.
17.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using databases developed in Microsoft SharePoint.
18.
Please select the response that best describes your experience retrieving legal materials from online databases.
19.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using photocopiers to reproduce voluminous document requests.
20.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using binding machine for securing court documents.
21.
Please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing a computerized docket control system to enter actions, update case deadlines and run reports.
22.
Please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing electronic Discovery software (eDiscovery).
23.
Please select the response that best describes your experience maintaining manual case files through an indexing system to manage and control documents.
24.
Please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing electronic databases to manage and maintain case files and documents.
25.
Please select the response that best describes your experience using federal court electronic filing systems to submit documents directly to federal courts.
26.
Please select the response that best describes your experience retrieving legal materials from online databases.
27.
Please select the response that best describes your experience cite checking legal sources.
28.
Please select the response that best describes your experience assembling and compiling information and legal reference materials as requested in case preparation.
29.
Please select the response that best describes your experience independently researching and evaluating the relevance of materials to a particular legal issue, located precedents and provides summaries of the research results to attorneys.
30.
Please select the response that best describes your experience checking appendix citations in court briefs to ensure citations are consistent with source material, preparing chart of appendix citations in SO briefs, reviewing final appendix to ensure all citations in SO briefs are included, documenting discrepancies and notifying attorneys and paralegal specialists of needed corrections.
31.
Please select the response that best describes your experience preparing attorneys for court hearings and appearances by assembling and organizing briefs, case materials, and exhibits; preparing and distributing case materials for moot courts; organizing meetings and conferences; scheduling couriers.
32.
Please select the response that best describes your experience drafting legal memoranda for review by attorneys or paralegals.
33.
Please select the response that best describes your experience drafting appearances and motions for extensions.
34.
Please select the response that best describes your experience creating table of contents and charts.
35.
Please select the response that best describes your experience drafting legal correspondence for internal customers or supervisors.
36.
Please select the response that best describes your experience drafting summaries and reports of legal case information.
37.
Please select the response that best describes your experience drafting correspondence to clients, courts, and/or opposing counsel.
38.
Please select the response that best describes your experience assisting with preparation of certified records and other documents and exhibits for submission to courts.
39.
Please select the response that best describes your experience responding to basic inquiries from court administrators, attorneys and the general public.
40.
Please select the response that best describes your experience speaking with court and agency personnel regarding procedural or scheduling matters.
41.
Please select the response that best describes your experience maintaining security or confidentiality of records, equipment or computer access.
42.
Please select the response that best describes your experience resolving matters that arise with internal and external customers.