Paralegal Specialist

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC's Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rulemaking, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

Qualifications

CT-11 Level: To qualify for the CT-11 level you must you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CT/GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes all of the following: Examining and processing a variety of documents, including legal documents, and using a variety of electronic or manual filing systems to acquire and store information. Conducting research under attorney supervision, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests; Assists attorneys with motion filing, preparation of exhibits, attachments to motions, and production of documents in litigation matters, including legal cite-checking. OR Substitution of education for experience: The experience requirements for the CT-11 above may be met by the successful completion of a PH.D. or equivalent graduate degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Paralegal Specialist. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to meet the qualification requirement at CT-11.