PARALEGAL SPECIALST

Summary

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for a PARALEGAL SPECIALST to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

Duties

The Antitrust Division (ATR) is seeking to fill a PARALEGAL SPECIALST position in the Litigation Program. Within the Division, the Litigation Program focuses on building and enhancing litigation readiness across the criminal and civil enforcement programs as follows: Providing support to experienced litigators and trial advisors to support and partnering with trial teams. Developing and enhancing knowledge management on all topics related to litigation by collecting and organizing trial transcripts, motions, pleadings, responses, and trial graphics. Partnering with investigative teams to identify, assess, and formulate litigation strategy. Providing logistical and administrative support for litigation in partnership with paralegals and staff. As a PARALEGAL SPECIALST, you will: Review, code, categorize, and analyze electronic and hard copy documents in accordance with case priorities, using case management programs and document review platforms. Perform legal or factual research and draft memoranda using section or attorney files, library reference files, corporate records, private and governmental studies, case management programs and document review platforms, and other pertinent sources, to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents. Assist attorneys and/or law enforcement partners in conducting interviews with investigative sources and prospective witnesses. Communicate and coordinate with attorneys and/or law enforcement agents to collect and track investigative files, including, but not limited to, search warrants and subpoenaed documents. Proactively assists lower grade paralegals in the performance of their assigned duties. Acts as the first point of contact when lower grade paralegals need guidance and advice pertaining to their assigned tasks. On cases with several paralegals, assumes the role of lead paralegal and distributes assignments to junior paralegals on behalf of staff attorneys. Assists trial team in advance of trial date and during trial, including on site attendance at local and/or remote trial sites. Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience Requirements. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 performing ALL of the following: Auditing investigative files, including internal records, subpoenaed records, and records obtained via search warrant, for production in discovery. Working with attorneys and/or law enforcement partners in the preparation of witnesses for court appearances or grand jury testimony. Coordinating with attorneys in creating document review protocols. Demonstrating expertise in electronic document production. Working with document review platforms, (e.g. Relativity). Providing guidance and advice to junior paralegals and/or distributing assignments to junior paralegals on behalf of attorneys. GS-9 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 performing ALL of the following: Preparing and organizing charts, graphs, and other materials to be used as exhibits in court. Preparing routine correspondence. Taking accurate notes during attorney proffers and witness interviews and preparing memoranda from those notes. Performing legal or factual research to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents. Reviewing and coding electronic and hard copy documents using case management programs, (e,g., Relativity). IMPORTANT: A full year of work is 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. OR Education GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related. GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or L.L.B. or J.D., if related.. NOTE: Transcript(s) must be provided. OR Combination of graduate education and specialized experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. NOTE: Transcript(s) must be provided.

Education

Applicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name, name of the school, the date and degree awarded (if conferred), the list of classes, grades and credits earned. You will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment if you are selected. All academic degrees and course work must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation. **Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. *All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications for the position listed in this announcement. Please note: Basic qualifications will be determined based on a comparison of your resume against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in the position requirements. If you are found to be qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be further assessed and compared to the responses of your occupational/assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive will be based on your responses to the questionnaire. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position and will determine the rank in which you place (Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified). Candidates within the "Best Qualified" category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Your application will be further assessed based upon the following competencies: Manages and Organizes Information Research Oral Communication Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence Teaching Others If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes: 1. A copy of your resume or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the competencies and technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. A cover letter is optional. RESUME REQUIREMENTS - ALL APPLICANTS: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. The federal government has very specific resume requirements. If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements. List all work experience (paid and unpaid) and include the full name and address of each employer. For all types of work experience, indicate the start and end date (include month and year) AND the average number of hours per week that you worked. Education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). 2. A completed assessment questionnaire. A preview is available here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12998463 3. A copy of your transcript - If there is a basic education requirement, you are qualifying based on education, or a combination of education and experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; however, an official transcript will be required if you are selected. 4. Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter and: Documentation of eligibility for CTAP and ICTAP (if applicable) - You must provide written notification of your eligibility for CTAP and/or ICTAP; your most recent Performance Appraisal, and your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to or claim veterans' preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veterans' preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information online. If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member Copy-4), or other documentation of service and separation under honorable conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty under honorable conditions, 2) character of service, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it online or call 1-800-827-1000.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 07/14/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and ...

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience Requirements. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 performing ALL of the following: Auditing investigative files, including internal records, subpoenaed records, and records obtained via search warrant, for production in discovery. Working with attorneys and/or law enforcement partners in the preparation of witnesses for court appearances or grand jury testimony. Coordinating with attorneys in creating document review protocols. Demonstrating expertise in electronic document production. Working with document review platforms, (e.g. Relativity). Providing guidance and advice to junior paralegals and/or distributing assignments to junior paralegals on behalf of attorneys. GS-9 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 performing ALL of the following: Preparing and organizing charts, graphs, and other materials to be used as exhibits in court. Preparing routine correspondence. Taking accurate notes during attorney proffers and witness interviews and preparing memoranda from those notes. Performing legal or factual research to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents. Reviewing and coding electronic and hard copy documents using case management programs, (e,g., Relativity). IMPORTANT: A full year of work is 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. OR Education GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related. GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or L.L.B. or J.D., if related.. NOTE: Transcript(s) must be provided. OR Combination of graduate education and specialized experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. NOTE: Transcript(s) must be provided.