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Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will serve as the primary legal assistant responsible for directly and independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Violent Crimes and Gangs Section of the office. Typical work assignments will include: Provide complex-technical support to AUSAs focusing on violent crimes, Project Safe Neighborhoods and penalty eligible cases; Serve as the primary-technical contact for the Violent Crimes and Gangs section, acts as liaison in providing information and assistance to federal investigative agents; Prepare a wide variety of legal documents, correspondence and reports in accordance with requirements of the case or as requested by the Deputy Chief of the Violent Crimes and Gangs Section; Conduct research in a legal specialty area using various legal and non-legal databases and websites; Receive visitors and telephone callers; and Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office. As your training and experience progress, your responsibilities and assignments will increase and become more complex. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To be eligible at the GS-08 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-07 grade level, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing knowledge of legal processes and procedures in a specialized area of law, performing difficult and complex support assignments in legal cases of violent crimes, providing technical guidance to lower graded support staff, performing research for assigned cases, compiling and indexing bibliographies of source material and verifying citations and statutory references contained in briefs and legal documents, and processing cases and legal matters in an assigned legal specialty and using automated software to produce legal related reports and documents. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) Please include a cover letter expressing your interest in the position. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Education is not a substitute for specialized experience at the GS-8 grade level. Additional Information The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.