Legal Administrative Specialist (Legal Technician)

Department of Justice

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 via Merit Staffing for specific hiring authorities/fed employees: 26-ALN-13076086-ST.

• The duties and responsibilities for a Legal Administrative Specialist (Legal Technician) GS-0901-09 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Legal Support- Using knowledge of a variety of legal regulations, precedents, and practices, examines prepares, and processes technical legal correspondence and documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format. Preparation and Management of Evidence and Discovery-Aids in preparing and organizing evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial. Prepares trial exhibits such as statistical charts, graphs, and timelines to be presented in court. Manages discovery and evidence in paper copies and electronically and in conjunction with automated litigation support staff, may present the exhibits using trial presentation software in court, and train other legal support staff. Assists in preparing witness binders and for use during investigations and trial. Legal Research and Case Management-In response to requests from attorneys, conducts factual and legal research in legal and non-legal databases and provides requested information. Following instructions from attorneys, searches for legal precedent in indices and computerized legal reference systems. Contributes to reports summarizing the case status, including legal issues, factual issues, and case developments. Administrative Support-Provides general administrative support in conjunction with assigned legal areas. Receives visitors and telephone callers. Furnishes requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions, and general procedures of the office. Determines which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter. Establishes and maintains a variety of files. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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