Legal Administrative Specialist (Case Manager)

Quick Facts

• Role: Legal Administrative Specialist (Case Manager)
• Core focus: Discovery management and litigation support for attorneys in complex criminal or civil cases

Description

Serve as a Case Manager providing legal and administrative services to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in complex matters. Responsibilities include preparing and managing discovery, supporting case development, assisting trial and hearing preparation, conducting legal research and writing, and providing general administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery across many formats (paper, PDF, images, audio, video, forensic reports, proprietary files, and other electronic types).
• Organize and prepare summaries of witness statements/testimony, recordings, and documentary evidence.
• Compose and proof correspondence that requires knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology.
• Coordinate with case team members and Litigation Support to meet discovery/evidence review requirements.
• Independently prepare discovery productions or coordinate timely production by staff or vendors.
• Provide administrative support during court proceedings, including using trial presentation software and courtroom equipment to display exhibits, maintaining exhibit accounting, and managing witnesses.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks) and drug testing; continued employment requires favorable background investigation
• Selective Service registration if applicable
• Meet GS-07 or GS-09 qualification requirements within required timelines (specialized experience, graduate education, or combinations)
• If selected, may need to complete a one-year probationary period
• Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (eligibility depends on position type).