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Thank you for your interest in the Legal Administrative Specialist (GS-0901-09) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire 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 this questionnaire.
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Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualifications requirements of a Legal Administrative Specialist, GS-0901-09.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Performs both preliminary screening and more in-depth assessment of legal materials prior to review by attorneys, organizing them by categories of specific issues and relative importance.
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For the following questions, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience utilizing Westlaw or Lexis?
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Do you have at least one year of specialized experience as a paralegal working in a law firm or other law practice, legal department of a corporation, or government agency?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Reviews documents for potential release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and ensure corresponding actions are consistent with policy and regulations and are documented appropriately and in a timely manner.
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Reviews, evaluates, and processes legal documents.
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For the following questions, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you ever used or conducted searches in MMS2, Documentum (a system for receiving electronic filings), or a similar application?
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Have you kept abreast of capabilities in electronic document/ case file records systems software, electronic record keeping, and electronic content management?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Handles significant document search and organization projects for litigation or administrative proceedings.
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Creates, scans, codes, searches, maintains, manipulates and reviews documents and data within a computerized database.
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For the next group of responses, select the software you have utilized and are proficient (proficient means you understand and have utilized a major part of the system's functionality/capabilities). Your resume should reflect this experience.
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Select all that apply to your experience:
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Creates, scans, codes, searches, maintains, manipulates and reviews documents and data within a computerized database.
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Researches and reviews for accuracy citations, footnotes and text in memoranda, briefs, findings of fact and other documents.
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Prepares table of contents, indexes and tables of authorities for legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
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Reviews and researches citations, footnotes textual reference, and other entries for accuracy.
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Sets up indexes and coordinates the scanning and/or copying of records insuring that the documents meet legal standards and prepare documents as necessary for other legal requirements.
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Extracts relevant history data from records to compare and reconcile as memoranda, notices, decisions, orders or assessments.
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For the following questions, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience in writing drafts of legal memoranda, reports, summaries or correspondence, using appropriate spelling, punctuation, grammar and legal citations?
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Do you have experience drafting correspondence in accordance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepares minutes of official agency actions.
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Provides technical assistance to an organization's employees regarding compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and reviewing emails and other documents for potential release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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Works with information from meetings that adhere and ensure the Government in the Sunshine Act.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Are you a career or career-conditional employee at the FTC?
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As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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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 in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 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 my not being considered for this position.
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