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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Paralegal Specialist (Immigration)

Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $112K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas. The role involves reviewing and organizing legal materials, preparing legal documents, and providing litigation case management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data for investigations and trials

Provide advice on the most efficient method for preparing legal documents

Analyze reports, testimonies, interviews and files

Use tables and citation checking with efficiency

Prepare a variety of substantive legal documents to include extradition requests, grand jury and trial subpoenas, discovery requests, and documentation relevant to acquiring evidence or testimony

Develop and enter various case material into a computer database

Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results

Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial

Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials

Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation

Qualification

Legal Document PreparationLegal ResearchCase ManagementData AnalysisImmigration Law KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

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

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: examining and processing a variety of legal documents; conducting research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; drafting briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations, or other legal documents and correspondence; using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information; documenting findings and preparing recommendations; searching and reviewing legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys or court personnel

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position and abilities necessary to do the work of a Paralegal Specialist

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements

GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a Combination of Education and Experience

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a variety of analytical paralegal or legal work related to immigration which demonstrates a practical knowledge of law, the litigation and judicial process, and applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. This experience involves performing the following types of duties: analyzing and evaluating legal decisions and case files to identify relevant issues and potential evidence related to civil immigration cases, such as habeas, mandamus and asylum cases and other similar matters; conducting legal research concerning precedents and past court decisions; composing legal briefs, and summaries of analyses and decisions; interviewing witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review; and preparing evidence and documents to support recommendations

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of Paralegal Specialist

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total 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