Legal Administrative Specialist (Case Manager)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent Legal Administrative Specialist (Case Manager) job with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico, in the Criminal Division, at a work site in Las Cruces, NM. The job requires occasional travel, and the agency may fill more positions as needed.
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.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
This job is open to U.S. citizens or nationals only. Current federal employees who are eligible under the CTAP or ICTAP career transition programs get selection priority if they meet the requirements.
What you would do
- Manage discovery in many formats, including paper, PDF, audio, and video files.
- Organize and summarize witness statements, recordings, and documentary evidence.
- Compose and proof correspondence using legal procedures and specialized terminology.
- Prepare discovery productions on time to meet production deadlines.
- Support attorneys in court using trial presentation software and courtroom equipment.
- Keep an accounting of exhibits entered into evidence and manage witnesses.
Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-9?
With experience: For GS-7, you need one full year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level or higher in federal service, such as legal and administrative support for attorneys, discovery preparation, and file maintenance. For GS-9, you need one full year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or higher, such as legal document work, discovery, trial preparation, and training on legal software.
With education: Graduate study in a related field, such as criminal justice, computer science, law, or IT, can qualify you. For GS-7, you can use one full year of graduate study (18 semester hours) or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, such as a 3.0 GPA or higher, standing in the top third of your class, or membership in a national honor society. For GS-9, you need a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher graduate study. Degrees and coursework must come from accredited schools, and foreign degrees need an evaluation showing they are comparable to U.S. schools.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, no more than two pages, showing job titles, employers, and contact information
- Resume dates with month, day, and year, plus hours per week if part-time
- Resume listing duties performed and accomplishments for each job
- Unofficial college transcript if you qualify through education; official transcript is due before your first day
- Foreign education evaluation, if applicable
- DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for veterans' preference, or an active-duty certification letter; SF-15 for 10-point preference
- CTAP or ICTAP proof, such as a separation notice, SF-50, and most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
- Political appointee disclosure, if applicable
How you will be rated: Your resume and supporting documents are checked for minimum qualifications, then compared to your online questionnaire answers. You must also complete the USA Hire online assessment, which rates 12 competencies such as attention to detail and teamwork. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment may remove you from consideration, and qualified applicants are rated Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are ruled ineligible.
- Include the month, day, and year for every start and end date in your work history.
- Complete the USA Hire online assessment within 48 hours after the announcement closes.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized if the job is hard to fill and funds are available.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Pre-employment checks include fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, plus drug testing
- Continued employment depends on a favorable background investigation
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
- May be required to complete a one-year probationary period
- Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date
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
- $50,460 – $80,243 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-7 to GS-9 · General Schedule
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- General Legal And Kindred Administration (0901)
- Announcement
- 27-NM-13091334-DE
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