Paralegal Specialist

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region in Carson City County, Nevada; Elko, Nevada; Fort Duchesne, Utah; Phoenix, Arizona. Responsible for the administration of the Court of Indian Offenses of the Western Region and to serve as the court clerk. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units?

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards, Administrative and Management Positions, Paralegal Specialist, 0950). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for the position at the GS-5 level - 3 years of general experience, one year of which is equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. A 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree. A combination of education and specialized experience listed above totaling at least 100%. For example, 2 years of general experience (67% of the experience requirement) and 40 hours of undergraduate study (33% of the education requirement) would qualify an applicant for this position. Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for the position at the GS-7 level - 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level filing various court documents that are received for court action; entering judicial documentation into a tracking software system; taking and maintaining written notes of court proceedings; collecting payment of filing fees, court costs, fines and bonds paid by court clients; maintaining the court calendar; researching tribal codes, laws, and ordinances to determine necessary course of action; explain legal correspondence in person or by phone; and providing proper information or assistance to court clients or legal representatives. 1 full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement in undergraduate studies. A combination of education and specialized experience listed above totaling at least 100%. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) and 9 hours of graduate study (50% of the education requirement) would qualify an applicant for this position. Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for the position at the GS-9 level - 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level transcribing notes into legal court orders; annotating terminology used in court proceedings such as witness statements and testimony; certifying copies of court records; recommending and implementing procedural and administrative changes as needs arise such as updating court forms or procedures; reviewing tribal enactments to ascertain whether administrative actions are required; and making determinations for administrative action of tribal requests A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.B. or J.D. degree. A combination of education and specialized experience listed above totaling at least 100%. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable as a substitute for specialized experience. For example, 9 months of specialized experience (75% of the experience requirement) and 27 hours of graduate study (25% of the education requirement) would qualify an applicant for this position. Only education in excess of the first 18 semester hours of a graduate course of study is creditable. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.