Summary The incumbent will serve as the Lead Paralegal Specialist providing support to the Solicitor General, Deputy Solicitors General, and Assistants to the Solicitor General. In the office the cases in which Supreme Court review will be sought by the government and the positions the government will take before the Court. The staff attorneys will prepare the petitions, briefs, and other papers filed by the government in its Supreme Court litigation. Responsibilities 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. The duties and responsibilities for a Lead Paralegal Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform legal editing, strategic problem solving, discretion, independent professional judgment in performing and delivering high-quality legal services. Prepare comprehensive Litigation Reports containing detailed factual and legal analysis to recommend the US Attorney pursue or defend a case, Complaints, Motions, Briefs, or other legal pleadings. Assist attorneys in connection with investigations of actual or potential claims. Investigate and become thoroughly familiar with subject matter details involved in a case or legal matter. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Lead Paralegal Specialist, (GS-0950-12), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. If you are a current Department of Justice employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. For the GS-12: Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as providing leadership in researching, analyzing and evaluating case issues or citation for accuracy in briefs filed in the Supreme Court. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 03/10/2025. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Education Additional Information This vacancy is open to current DOJ employees and CTAP eligibles. See below for more information: CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EMPLOYEES: Employees who currently work for the Department of Justice, or any of it's components (i.e. FBI, DEA, ATF, USTP, JMD, etc.) on a permanent appointment in the competitive service. Contractor employees and those on Excepted Service appointments are not eligible. CTAP ELIGIBLES: For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.