- Position Title
- Paralegal Specialist
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- ALJ-12752631-25-AE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 3, 2025 to Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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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:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-11 position with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your education and/or experience.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience that meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-11.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Performs legal research and analysis on a wide variety of significant legal issues to assist in the resolution of various actions or issues.
3.
Examines and evaluates information in investigative and legal case files to determine issues and sufficiency of documentation.
4.
Reviewing and summarizing investigative reports, files, and documents for a variety of cases to become familiar with the issues to assist the judges in preparing for hearings.
5.
Assembles and compiles substantive information by using statutes, regulations, policies, and other legal reference material.
6.
Assists judges and/or attorneys in various legal areas by reviewing case materials as they are presented, performing legal research and preparing summaries of research of laws, regulations, and citations for review.
7.
Maintain relevant specialized legal database and tracking system for legal office.
8.
Drafting legal documents, including matters under appellate review.
9.
Reviewing and editing documents for legal sufficiency and grammatical errors.
10.
Analyzing issues of fact and issues of law to prepare digests of case decisions, to evaluate the applicability of precedents, and to draft briefs, other litigation papers, advisory opinions, or findings.
11.
Gather and analyze data, evaluate its usefulness in resolving legal issues, and develop evidence to support the agency's litigation activities.
12.
Compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary authorities that impact administrative law practice.
13.
Responding to inquiries from lawyers in the private sector and representatives of other agencies, including answering requests for documents and depositions.
14.
Collaborates with others to establish deadlines and set priorities.
15.
Assists attorneys in organizing and processing voluminous case information.
16.
Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of multiple attorneys.
17.
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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.