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Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

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This job in plain English

This is a Legal Administrative Specialist job supporting Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division in Dallas, Texas, for the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the U.S. Attorneys' Offices. Occasional travel may be required, and the job requires a drug test, background check, and a USA Hire online assessment.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to U.S. citizens and nationals. Veterans' preference applies, and the agency is also using merit promotion procedures and other special hiring programs for some applicants.

What you would do

  • Assist with collecting discovery, the evidence the other side is entitled to see.
  • Prepare, organize, and manage exhibits, evidence, and electronic data.
  • Prepare case documents such as subpoenas, complaints, search warrants, and memos.
  • Operate computer equipment and audio-visual devices for case presentations.
  • Analyze and summarize facts from cases and federal agency reports.
  • Help prepare for hearings, conferences, and trials.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: You need one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in federal service. This means work operating litigation support software (such as Relativity or Everlaw), organizing case information, reviewing and producing discovery, or helping attorneys prepare for trials.

With education: You can qualify with one full year of graduate study in a related field such as criminal justice or law, or with a master's or higher degree in such a field. You can also qualify with a bachelor's degree (or one expected within 9 months) plus one of three academic criteria: upper third of your class, a 3.0 GPA, or membership in a national honor society. You can combine graduate study and specialized experience to reach 100 percent. Transcripts are required for education-based qualification.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing official title, employer contact information, start and end dates by month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire, completed during application
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • CTAP or ICTAP notice, latest performance appraisal, and latest SF-50 if you claim those programs
  • Proof of credential evaluation in English if you qualify with foreign education

How you will be rated: Your application is rated under DOJ category rating, based on your resume and questionnaire answers, and you must also complete a USA Hire online assessment measuring competencies such as attention to detail, teamwork, and reading comprehension. If you rate yourself higher than your resume supports, your ratings may be lowered or you may be removed from consideration. Four optional essay questions of 200 words or less each are not scored, but you must certify you wrote them yourself without AI or consultants.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must clearly show how your past work matches the litigation support duties and the GS-5 specialized experience, with dates and hours per week.
  • If you qualify through education, include unofficial transcripts showing GPA, class standing, or honor society membership.
  • Complete the USA Hire assessment within 48 hours after the closing date, which is 10/30/2026, and watch for the email, which may go to spam.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid, but a recruitment incentive may be considered based on qualifications and agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Pre-employment security investigation and background check
  • Drug screening
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959, or an approved exemption
  • Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date
  • USA Hire assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the closing date
  • One-year probationary period if selected
  • Special-Sensitive/High Risk position with national security background check

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$54,857 – $71,315 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Dallas, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Legal And Kindred Administration (0901)
Announcement
26-NDTX-13076016-DE