Department of Justice

Department of Justice

Paralegal Specialist

Seattle, Washington

Sponsorship not specified$69k-$90kDetected 1 day ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • 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.
  • GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience.

Responsibilities

  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce.

Requirements

  • Specialized experience is defined as experience performing paralegal or legal work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of legal research and the ability to interpret legal decisions.
  • searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel.
  • a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.)

Compensation

  • $69k-$90k

This listing is sourced directly from Department of Justice's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.