Legal Administrative Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Case Manager for criminal litigation support
• Career ladder: GS-07 to GS-09 (full performance level)

Description

You will serve as a Case Manager for the Criminal Division of a U.S. Attorney’s Office, providing legal and administrative support for multiple attorneys across criminal matters. The work includes managing discovery, supporting hearing and trial preparation, conducting legal and factual research, maintaining case files and deadlines, and proofreading/editing legal briefs.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery: coordinate with partners, review incoming materials in paper and electronic formats, organize materials for review, prepare productions, and maintain discovery indices/logs
• Use document review tools to organize and review discovery materials based on case facts and legal issues
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including maintaining witness lists and schedules, drafting subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, and operating trial presentation software
• Conduct legal and factual research in legal and non-legal databases; draft routine legal documents (e.g., routine motions, proposed orders, non-disclosure orders, deadline extensions, notices)
• Provide administrative support: enter/update case management software, close paper/electronic files, procure transcripts and expert witness contracts requiring budget approval, schedule meetings and interviews, calculate/track filing deadlines, and file pleadings via email or PACER
• Proofread and edit legal briefs, verifying citations to law and facts, and performing additional research as needed

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or U.S. National
• Pass pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit/tax checks, drug testing)
• Maintain favorable background investigation adjudication for continued employment
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable
• Meet GS-07 or GS-09 qualification requirements via specialized experience and/or graduate education (as specified)
• If selected, may be required to complete a one-year probationary period

Benefits

• Paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework
• Life insurance; health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)