Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)
Company: usagov
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United
States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this
announcement.
This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to
apply through Merit Staffing procedures under
23-NV-11858220-MS.
This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
This job is also open in another announcement to:
This job is also open in another announcement to:
Duties
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team
that is responsible for the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of
Nevada. Typical work assignments will include:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
GS-07: To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, you must have one of
the following:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible
surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the
Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates
for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice
component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or
displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive
selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP
eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this
announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification
requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or
better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of
your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your
application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college
or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation
status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see
http://www.ed.gov
OR
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used
to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the
foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited
educational institution in the United States. It is your
responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof
of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing
agency with your application materials. More information may be
found at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English
translation.
Additional information
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays;
telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the
Federal Employees Retirement System.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current
or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been
within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or
Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose
this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this
information could result in disciplinary action including removal
from Federal Service.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where
appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any
part of the application and hiring process should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate
in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age,
membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the
basis of personal favoritism.
Diversity Statement: 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation,
online questionnaire, and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment)
will be evaluated and rated using DOJ's Category Rating and
Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will
be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed
on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job,
your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your
responses on the online questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher
than is supported by your application materials, your responses may
be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this
job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification
requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three
categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within
these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will
receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top
of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The OPM
Website for definitions):
Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making,
Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning,
Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress
Tolerance, and Teamwork
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required
steps in the process. In addition to the application and
application questionnaire, this position requires an online
assessment. The online assessment measures critical general
competencies required to perform the job.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your
application materials or application questionnaire may result in
your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment
may also result in your removal from consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package, which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before
you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must
complete the initial online application, to include the initial
online assessment and submission of all the required documentation
specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete
application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
03/27/2023 the closing date of the announcement to receive
consideration.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online
button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all
necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on
03/27/2023.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified
whether or not you are required to take additional online
assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment
system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and
via email notification.
5. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the
USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS
login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to
beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements
(https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
6. Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments;
however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If
you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you
can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the
Additional Application Information page that can be located in the
application record in your USAJOBS account.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following
link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11858219
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at
any time during the announcement open period, return to your
USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record
of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit
my application. This option will no longer be available once the
announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account:
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will
appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS
account provides an Additional Application Information page that
provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and
any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The
Application Status will appear along with the date your application
was last updated. For information on what each Application Status
means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a
disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with
completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be
granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in
your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for
the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate
supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be
received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations
are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum
qualifications of the position, after notification of the
adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation
to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must
complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to
access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received
the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review
the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online
Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.
Agency contact information
Natalie McAlexander
Email
Natalie.McAlexander@usdoj.gov
Address
District of Nevada 501 Las Vegas Blvd Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV
89101 US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application
questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to
access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The
online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the
close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to
request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have
a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as
amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and
used toward future positions for which you might apply that require
the same assessments.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package, which includes:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before
you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must
complete the initial online application, to include the initial
online assessment and submission of all the required documentation
specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete
application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
03/27/2023 the closing date of the announcement to receive
consideration.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online
button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all
necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on
03/27/2023.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified
whether or not you are required to take additional online
assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment
system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and
via email notification.
5. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the
USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS
login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to
beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements
(https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
6. Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments;
however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If
you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you
can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the
Additional Application Information page that can be located in the
application record in your USAJOBS account.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following
link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11858219
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at
any time during the announcement open period, return to your
USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record
of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit
my application. This option will no longer be available once the
announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account:
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will
appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS
account provides an Additional Application Information page that
provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and
any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The
Application Status will appear along with the date your application
was last updated. For information on what each Application Status
means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a
disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with
completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be
granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in
your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for
the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate
supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be
received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations
are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum
qualifications of the position, after notification of the
adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation
to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must
complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to
access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received
the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review
the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online
Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.
Agency contact information
Natalie McAlexander
Email
Natalie.McAlexander@usdoj.gov
Address
District of Nevada 501 Las Vegas Blvd Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV
89101 US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application
questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to
access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The
online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the
close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to
request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have
a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as
amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and
used toward future positions for which you might apply that require
the same assessments.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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