Paralegal Specialist (Paralegal & Document Formatting Expert)

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented legal professional with strong writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills who can produce accurate, legally sound, and publication-ready documents in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. They possess strong analytical abilities and sound judgment in reviewing legal filings, interpreting procedural requirements, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with attorneys, leadership, court personnel, and external stakeholders and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and the ability to manage sensitive legal and case processing matters with accuracy and efficiency. Experience working with legal case management systems and legal research platforms is highly desirable. Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Board and its processes is preferred. Minimum Qualifications Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience drafting, editing, proofreading, or formatting legal decisions, legal correspondence, pleadings, orders, or similar legal documents; and Experience reviewing legal filings or case documents for compliance with procedural requirements, timeliness, formatting standards, or service requirements; and Experience conducting legal research using legal research databases, case management systems, or legal reference materials to analyze and summarize legal information; and Experience utilizing electronic case management systems, legal databases, spreadsheets, or other software applications to track case activity, maintain records, generate reports, or manage legal documentation. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or J.D., if related from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. *NOTE* Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented legal professional with strong writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills who can produce accurate, legally sound, and publication-ready documents in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. They possess strong analytical abilities and sound judgment in reviewing legal filings, interpreting procedural requirements, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with attorneys, leadership, court personnel, and external stakeholders and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and the ability to manage sensitive legal and case processing matters with accuracy and efficiency. Experience working with legal case management systems and legal research platforms is highly desirable. Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Board and its processes is preferred. Minimum Qualifications Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience drafting, editing, proofreading, or formatting legal decisions, legal correspondence, pleadings, orders, or similar legal documents; and Experience reviewing legal filings or case documents for compliance with procedural requirements, timeliness, formatting standards, or service requirements; and Experience conducting legal research using legal research databases, case management systems, or legal reference materials to analyze and summarize legal information; and Experience utilizing electronic case management systems, legal databases, spreadsheets, or other software applications to track case activity, maintain records, generate reports, or manage legal documentation. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or J.D., if related from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. *NOTE* Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.