- Position Title
- Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Offices, Boards and Divisions
- Announcement Number
- DE-12352220-24-VJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 22, 2024 to Friday, April 5, 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.
Recent Graduates Program
The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship. You must apply within two years of getting your degree or certificate (veterans have up to six years to apply due to their military service obligation).
For more information, review: USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources or Learn more about the recent graduate program...
To verify your eligibility: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship. You must apply within two years of getting your degree or certificate (veterans have up to six years to apply due to their military service obligation).
For more information, review: USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources or Learn more about the recent graduate program...
To verify your eligibility: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
3.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Carefully read each statement and all possible answers before selecting a response. Some questions will be used to screen out ineligible applicants. Applicant errors in responses will not be corrected. You are responsible for the accuracy of your application. If you fail to provide the requested information contained in the vacancy announcement, or the information submitted is insufficient, you may lose consideration for the position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Have you completed an academic program of study or degree program from a college, university, or vocational school within the last 2 years? (Veterans precluded from applying due to their military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)
2.
Select the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-7 Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate) position.
3.
Select the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-9 Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate) position.
4.
Which of the following systems and software programs have you used or had training? (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Performs basic and legal research into assigned cases.
6.
Uses Westlaw and/or Lexis Nexis to verify citations and legal references in prepared documents and subsequent history.
7.
Reviews and analyzes case materials to become familiar with questions under issue.
8.
Retrieves cases and searches legal reference files for information.
9.
Gathers and assembles documentary material, information, exhibits, and evidence in response to discovery requests.
10.
Enters case information into a case management system.
11.
Organizes, indexes, and summarizes documents, files, and other materials.
12.
Which of the following documents do you have experience in composing? (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Prepares memoranda which provide preliminary options and recommendations for use by an attorney.
14.
Prepares summaries of depositions.
15.
Drafts and edits non-legal memoranda.
16.
Which of the following groups have you communicated with to obtain necessary documents or information? (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Contacts witnesses to gather information in preparation for court appearances.
18.
Confers with the case attorney as to trial preparation.
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or inany document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 5 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may becanceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that anyinformation I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.