Legal Assistant (Office Automation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Legal Assistant (Office Automation)

• Seniority/levels: GS-5/GS-6/GS-7

• Location: Brownsville, Texas (federal position)

Description

Support attorneys by examining, preparing, and processing technical legal correspondence and documents, and by conducting factual and legal research. Prepare trial exhibits and manage paper and electronic case materials such as evidence, correspondence, briefs, and witness interview materials. As you progress, responsibilities increase and include more complex trial and discovery support using automated software and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare technical legal correspondence and documents using legal regulations, precedents, and practices

• Conduct factual and legal research in legal and non-legal databases

• Prepare trial exhibits (statistical charts, graphs, timelines) for court presentation

• Manage paper and electronic documents and evidence, including correspondence, briefs, and witness interview materials

• Arrange travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national

• Pass pre-employment security investigation/background check (including credit and tax checks) and drug testing; continued employment depends on favorable adjudation

• Complete USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the closing date

• Meet GS-5/GS-6/GS-7 qualification requirements by the closing date and continue meeting them through hiring

• Typing speed: at least 40 words per minute on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors (typing test may be required)

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the position type and status. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits details.