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Position Title
Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Agency
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Announcement Number
ENRD-24-039-EXC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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?

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Assessment 1
1. Select the response below that best describes your eligibility for the Recent Graduate program: (limit characters)
2. Please select the letter below that corresponds to the highest Educational Degree or Certificate you have completed by the closing date of this announcement. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-9, Paralegal Specialist. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Prepare reports that present facts, findings, logical conclusions and persuasive arguments (e.g. thesis, briefing papers or research papers). (limit characters)
5. Proofread documents for accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation and format. (limit characters)
6. Use computer applications to create, edit, and format documents and correspondence. (limit characters)
7. Track large amounts of data using electronic databases and spreadsheets. (limit characters)
8. Conduct online research that included collecting and analyzing information and reporting conclusions or findings. (limit characters)
9. Examine documents to identify the relevance of information to a situation or problem. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my responses to this questionnaire are true, correct, and are 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 in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. Section 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; 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 any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position. (limit characters)